Question

Find the ratio of the following in simplest form:
$$3.5\ kg$$ to $$250\ gm$$

Answer 1

$$3.5\ Kg: 250\ gm$$

$$=3.5\times 1000\ gm: 250\ gm$$

$$=3500\ gm: 250\ gm$$

$$=\dfrac{3500}{250}$$

$$=\dfrac{14}{1}$$

$$=14:1$$

Hence, the ratio is $$14:1$$