The number 650 is decreased to 500 in the ratio of 13:10.
Here's how we arrive at that answer:
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Understanding the Question: The question asks for the ratio in which 650 is reduced to become 500. This means we need to express the relationship between these two numbers as a simplified ratio.
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Forming the Initial Ratio: The initial ratio is 650:500.
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Simplifying the Ratio: To simplify, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 650 and 500. The GCD is 50.
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Dividing by the GCD: Divide both parts of the ratio by 50:
- 650 / 50 = 13
- 500 / 50 = 10
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Resulting Ratio: Therefore, the simplified ratio is 13:10. As the reference confirms: "Therefore the resulting ratio is 13:10."
