Question

find the ratio of 3.2 metres to 56 metres

Answer 1

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$\sf 3.2 \:m\: : \:56\: m = \dfrac{\sf 3.2\: \cancel{m}}{\sf 56\: \cancel{m}} \\ \\ \implies \dfrac{32}{560} \\ \\ \implies \dfrac{2}{35} = \boxed{\red{\bf{2\: : \: 35}}}$

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Answer 2

3.2:56/implies 3.2/56. =. 3.2×10/56×10=32/560=8/140=4/70=2/35=2:35