Question

Identify the ratio of 4 seconds to 1/4 of a minute from the following. 

1 point

(a) 4:15

(b) 1:16

(c) 15:4

(d) 1:4​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) 4:15 is the answer

Answer 2

Given:

1st value = 4 seconds

2nd value = 1/4 of a minute

To find:

The ratio of 4 seconds to 1/4 of a minute.

Solution:

First let us convert both the values in the same unit.

The value of 1/4 of a minute = 1/4 × 60 seconds = 15 seconds

Now let us find the value of the ratio of 4 seconds to 15 seconds. Thus the ratio will be:

4/15 = 4:15

Thus, the correct option is 4:15, i.e. A