Question

Find the ratio of the following. Speed of a cycle 15 km per hour to the speed of scooter 30 km per hour.​

Answer 1

Topic:

Comparing Quantities

Question:

Find the ratio of the following.

(a) Speed of a cycle 15 km per hour to the speed of scooter 30 km per hour.

Solution:

➞ Speed of cycle : Speed of scooter

➞ 15 km hour : 30 km hour

➞ 15 km hour / 30 km hour

➞ 15/30

➞ 1/2

➞ 1 : 2

Hence , the required ratio is 1 : 2

Explore:

Ratio-

• Comparing by division is called ratio.

• It has no unit.

• It is denoted by ( : ) symbol.

• For example- 4:6 , 7:4 , 9:3