Question

Write 3 equivalent ratios for 5:8

Answer 1

Given data:

The given ratio is a=5:8.

Multiply 2 on numerator and denominator both.

$\begin{gathered} a=\frac{2(5)}{2(8)} \\ =\frac{10}{16} \end{gathered}$

Multiply 3 on numerator and denominator both.

$\begin{gathered} a=\frac{3(5)}{3(8)} \\ =\frac{15}{24} \end{gathered}$$\begin{gathered} a=\frac{4(5)}{4(8)} \\ =\frac{20}{32} \\ \end{gathered}$