Question

259:37 as ____________.
5:1
84:12
25:4
63:441

Answer 1

To solve the ratio 259:37 and express it in the simplest form, we first need to divide both components of the ratio by their greatest common divisor.

1. Calculate the division of both numbers:
- 259 / 37 = 7

This means 259:37 simplifies to approximately 7:1.

Now let's check which of the given options are equivalent ratios.
- **5:1** is close but not equivalent.
- **84:12** simplifies to 7:1 since 84 ÷ 12 = 7.
- **25:4** simplifies to a different ratio.
- **63:441** simplifies to 1:7.

Therefore, the correct equivalent for 259:37 from the options is **84:12**.

So, the answer is:
**84:12**.