Question

Thomas and Manoj started a business together. Thomas invested $Rs.60000$ and Manoj $Rs.40000$. Write the ratio of the amounts in the smallest form which Thomas and Manoj invested.

Answer 1

Money Thomas invested $=Rs.60000$

Money Manoj invested $=Rs.40000$

Ratio of money invested by Thomas and Manoj is given by

Required Ratio $=\frac{60000}{40000}=\frac{6}{4}=\frac{3}{2}$

So $3:2$ is the ratio of amount in the smallest form.