Question

what is the ratio of 5cm and 1m​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1 m = 100cm.

5 cm /100cm

5/100

1/ 20

Ratio = 1:20 ( lowest form)

and 5:100

Answer 2

Given:

5cm and 1m

To find:

Their ratio

Solution:

The required ratio of 5cm and 1m​ is 1:20.

The ratio of the given two terms can be determined by having the terms in the same unit.

So, we will convert the term in metres to centimetres.

Also, we have 1m=100cm

Now, the terms' required ratio=5cm:100cm

=5:100

=5×1:5×20

On eliminating the common factor, we get

=1:20

Therefore, the ratio is 1:20.