Write the following ratio as a fraction in lowest terms. The ratio of peanuts to cashews is 25 to 85.
A) $\frac{5}{19}$

B) $\frac{5}{17}$

C) $\frac { 19 } { 5 }$
D) $\frac { 17 } { 1 }$
E) $\frac{1}{5}$

Question

Write the following ratio as a fraction in lowest terms. The ratio of peanuts to cashews is 25 to 85.
A) $\frac{5}{19}$

B) $\frac{5}{17}$

C) $\frac { 19 } { 5 }$
D) $\frac { 17 } { 1 }$
E) $\frac{1}{5}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ratio of peanuts to cashews, 25 to 85, can be simplified by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. This gives $\frac{25}{85} = \frac{5}{17}$, making option B correct.

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Write the Following Ratio as a Fraction in Lowest Terms $\frac{5}{19}$