Question

Find the ratio a:b, if it is given that ... a/2 = b/5
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Answer 1

Answer:

a:b

2:5

Step-by-step explanation:

a/2 = b/5

Divide each side by b

a/2b = b/5b

Multiply each side by 2

2a/2b =2b/5b

a/b = 2/5

The ratio of a to b  ( or a/b) is 2/5

a:b

2:5

Answer 2

Answer:

2:5

Step-by-step explanation:

a/2 = b/5

5a = 2b

a/b = 2/5

a:b = 2:5