Concept explainers
To write the ratio 6:12:9 in simplest form.
Answer to Problem 2CR
The simplest form of the ratio 6:12:9 is 2:4:3.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given ratio is 6:12:9
First find the HCF of the given number.
The prime factors of the given numbers are,
Here, the common factor is 3
Now, divide the numbers with 3
So, on dividing all numbers by 3 the ratio obtained is
Therefore, the simplest form of the ratio 6:12:9 is 2:4:3.
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