Write the simplest form of the ratio $16 : 640$

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Solution

The ratio $16 t o 640 = \frac{16}{640}$
HCF of $16 a n d 640 i s 16$
So, dividing both the numerator and denominator by $16$
Now, $\frac{16 \div 16}{640 \div 16} = \frac{1}{40} = 1 : 40$
Hence, the simplest form of the ratio $16 : 640$ is $1 : 40$ .

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