What is the ratio 15 : 75 in lowest terms?

a.
1 : 5

b.
2 : 5

c.
1 : 4

d.
3 : 5

Option A is correct.

Given ratio in lowest form is, 1 : 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio states that it is a relationship between two things when it is expressed in numbers or amounts.

i,e a to b = a: b =

Given : The given ratio 15 : 75

by definition of ratio,

Divide both numerator and denominator by 15 we get;

Simplify:

Or we can write this ratio as 1 : 5.

Also, check that we can't divide any more numbers into both terms other than 1.

Therefore, the ratio 15 : 75 in lowest term is, 1 : 5