Question

d)fine the ratio in its simple form
12 : 16:20​

Answer 1

Answer:

We write the given ratio as a fraction. i.e., 20/16/20

Now, divide numerator and denominator of the fraction by 4

(Highest Common Factor of 20 and 16 and 20

(20 ÷ 4)/(16 ÷ 4)/(20 ÷ 4)

= 5/4/5

= 5 : 4 : 5

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is 3:4:5

We are asked to find the simplest form of the ratio 12:16:20

For that we need to find the Highest Common Factor of 12, 16, 20

We get that the highest common factor is 2 to the powe 2 = 4

Now,

We need to divide each terms of the ratio by 4 differently

that is,

(12÷4):(16÷4):(20÷4)

=3:4:5