Question
Class 7MathematicsComparing Quantities

Find the ratio of:

(a) 5 km to 400 m

(b) 2 hours to 160 minutes

Verified Answer

(a) 5 km = 5 × 1000 = 5000 m

Ratio of 5 km to 400 m

= 5000 m : 400 m

= 25 : 2

Required ratio = 25 : 2

(b) 2 hours = 2 × 60 = 120 minutes

Ratio of 2 hours to 160 minutes

= 120 : 160

= 3 : 4

Required ratio = 3 : 4