Question

Write the ratio In lowest terms 36 to 40

Answer 1

To solve this question we will use the following property of ratios:

`ab\colon ac=b\colon c\text{.}`

Now, notice that:

`\begin{gathered} 36=4\cdot9, \\ 40=4\cdot10. \end{gathered}`

Therefore:

`36\colon40=4\cdot9\colon4\cdot10.`

Using the above property of ratios we get:

`4\cdot9\colon4\cdot10=9\colon10.`

Answer: 9 to 10.