a) 2\;:\;5
b) 5\;:\;2
c) 1\;:\;5
d) 5\;:\;1
correct answer is: c) 1\;:\;5
Explanation
We know, 1 hour = 60 minutes.
\therefore 1 hour 15 minutes =\left(60+15\right) minutes.
\rightarrow 75 minutes.
Now,
Ratio of 15 minutes and 75 minutes is :
\rightarrow\large\frac{15}{75} or \large\frac{1}{5} or 1\;:\;5
Ans: 1\;:\;5\;.
Alternative phrasings for this particular math query are:
- What is the ratio between 15 minutes and 1 hour 15 minutes?
- Find the ratio represented by 15 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
- What ratio does 15 minutes bear to 1 hour 15 minutes?