Question

In the ratio 3: 5, the consequent is 15. Find the antecedent.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio a:b can be represented as a by b ie. a/b.

Here, a is called the antecedent and b is called the consequent.

Here, b = 15 (The consequent is equal to 15 according to the question).

So the required ratio is of the form a/15

And this ratio reduces to 3/5.

Therefore, a/15 = 3/5

Simplify and you will get: a = (15 x 3) / 5 = 45/5 = 9

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio and Propotion:

a:b can be written as a by b

Where

a= Antecedent

b=Consequent.

Here

Its is stated that Consequent is 15.

So,the equation can be formed as

$\sf\frac{a}{15} = \frac{3}{5} \: (As \: stated \: in \: the \: question) \: \\ \sf \: Finding \: the \: value \: of \: “a" \\ \sf \: a=15 \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{45}{5} \\ \sf \: So, a=9. \\ \sf \: \frac{9}{15} = \frac{3}{5} \\ \sf \: \frac{3}{5} = \frac{3}{5} \\ \sf \: LHS=RHS.$