Express the ratio in lowest terms. $2 \mathrm {~cm} \text { to } 10 \mathrm {~mm}$
A) $\frac { 2 } { 1 }$
B) $\frac { 5 } { 1 }$
C) $\frac { 10 } { 1 }$
D) $\frac { 4 } { 1 }$
E) $\frac { 1 } { 1 }$

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First, convert both measurements to the same unit. $10 \mathrm{~mm}$ is equal to $1 \mathrm{~cm}$. So, the ratio $2 \mathrm{~cm} \text{ to } 1 \mathrm{~cm}$ simplifies to $\frac{2}{1}$.

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