2 kilometers to 72 meters simplest form is 1:36.
Suppose the real measurements were "a" and "b"
Then their ratio will be formed as
[tex]\dfrac{a}{b} = \dfrac{p \times x}{q \times x} = \dfrac{p}{q}[/tex]
where x is a common factor (not 1)
This shows that to get the real measurements from the given ratio, we need to assume to have some factor possibly cancelled from both the numerator and the denominator.
Thus, a = px, b = qx
1. To Find common denominator:
2 x 2/ 72 x 2
Commonest denominator: 2
2. Divide the two terms:
2 x 2 = 2/ 72 = 36
3. Convert into rate form:
1:36
Therefore, 2 kilometers to 72 meters simplest form is 1:36.
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