SOLUTION: Write these ratios in the form of 1: n , can be a fraction or decimal a) 4:5 b)2kg : 1.2kg c)1.2kg : 800g d)£1.60 : 80p

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Question 982971: Write these ratios in the form of 1: n , can be a fraction or decimal
a) 4:5
b)2kg : 1.2kg
c)1.2kg : 800g
d)£1.60 : 80p

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide the second value by the first.
I'll do one, you do the rest, convert to the same units as necessary.
4:5 ---> 1:(5/4) or 1:1.25

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