Question

Express the following in simplest ratio form: 500g and 1kg

Answer 1

Solution :

Simplest ratio of 500g and 1 kg

= 500g/( 1kg )

= 500 g /( 1000 g )

= ( 500 g )/( 2 × 500g )

After cancellation ,we get

= 1/2

= 1 : 2

Therefore ,

500g : 1kg = 1 : 2

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Answer 2

Answer : 1 : 2


Explanation -

Given Ratio form = 500 g : 1 kg.

converting kilograms into grams -

1 kilogram = 1000 grams

Ratio = 500 g : 1000 g

500 : 1000

5 : 10

Simplifying by 5

5 x 1 = 5

5 x 2 = 10


5 : 10

1 : 2


Hence :

The simple Ratio form is 1 : 2