Question

The simplest form of the ratio $75:375$ is _____.

• A. $5:1$
• B. $1:5$
• C. $5:25$
• D. $25:5$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$1:5$

Finding the simplest form of the given ratio:

To convert the ratio to its simplest form, we divide both the terms of the ratio by their common factors.

The simplest form of the ratio $75:375=\frac{75}{375}=\frac{75÷75}{375÷75}=\frac{1}{5}=1:5$

Thus, option (B) is correct.