Question

The number 650 is decreased to 500 in the ratio a:b; find the ratio a:b

Answer 1

650(a/b) = 500
a/b = 500/ 650 = 10/13
a:b = 10:13

Answer 2

Answer:

13:10

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The number 650 is decreased to 500 in the ratio a:b

To Find:  find the ratio a:b

Solution:

Given quantity = 650

Decreased quantity = 500

So, ratio = $\frac{650}{500}$ = $\frac{13}{10}$

Thus the ratio is 13:10

So, a:b= 13:10

Hence when the The number 650 is decreased to 500 in the ratio a:b So,  the a:b = 13:10