Question

Which of the following correctly defines simplest form of a ratio?

• A. When the terms of the ratio have 4 common factors
• B. When the terms of a ratio have no common factors other than 1
• C. When the consequent of the ratio is a multiple of antecedent
• D. When both antecedent and consequent of the ratio are decimals

Answer 1

The correct option is B When the terms of a ratio have no common factors other than 1

A ratio is said to be in its simplest form when it is written in whole numbers with no common factors other than 1.