Ratio, proportion and its basic property
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1
Write the ratio 24 : 36 in lowest terms.
2:3
2
Check the proportion 5 : 8 = 15 : 24.
True: 5 · 24 = 120 and 8 · 15 = 120.
3
In 3 : x = 9 : 12, find x.
4
4
In x : 7 = 10 : 14, find x.
5
5
A class has 12 boys and 16 girls. Write the ratio of boys to all pupils in lowest terms.
3:7