RATIOS 1

Given the ratios U:V =11: 2 and V:W = 20:12 Find the ratio U:W.

solution

U = U x V

W   V   W

U =   11 x 20⁵

W   ₁ 2     12

U =   11 x 5

W     1 x 12

U =   55

W     12

Hence U:W = 55:12

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