alleryThe ratio 4:5 can be rewritten as 1:x. What is x?
A0.8
B1.2
C1.25
D4.5
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1.25
1. To make the first term 1, divide both terms by 4.
2. 4/4 = 1 and 5/4 = 1.25, so the ratio is 1:1.25.
3. 0.8 would come from dividing by 5, giving the form 0.8:1.
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