Question

Write this ratio 1:3.5 in the form p:q where p and q are whole numbers

Answer 1

We have to express the ratio 1 : 3.5 in the form p:q where p and q are whole numbers.

Consider the ratio of 1 and 3.5,

1 : 3.5 = $\frac{1}{3.5}$

= $\frac{10}{35}$

Reducing the above fraction to its lowest form.

So, we get $\frac{10}{35}=\frac{2}{7}$

Therefore, the ratio 1 : 3.5 is expressed as $\frac{2}{7}$

where 2 and 7 are the whole numbers.