Theetha Ambigai

2 years ago

Could you explain, how you bring X/Y=3/6

Thank you.

Eric Nicholas K

2 years ago

Alternative, but closely related, line of thought

x/3 = y/6
2x/6 = y/6

Then of course the numerators are the same.

2x = y

y is twice of x

So, ratio y : x is 2 : 1
And ratio x : y is 1 : 2

Eric Nicholas K

2 years ago

Using AC Lim’s approach,

x/3 = y/6

If we perform cross multiplication,
6x = 3y
2x = 1y

If we do cross division (read up on it),
x/y = 1/2

So the ratio x : y = 1 : 2

Theetha Ambigai

2 years ago

Thank you so much for your explanation. I understood now.

Theetha Ambigai

2 years ago

Thank you.