Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Ratio and Proportion · easy

Simplify the ratio 36 : 30.

  1. 5 : 6
  2. 12 : 11
  3. 7 : 6
  4. 6 : 5

Answer

D. 6 : 5

Solution

Divide both terms by their GCF, 6: 6 : 5.

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