Which of the following is equivalent to 4/5?
(a) 5/4
(b) 16/25
(c) 16/20
(d) 15/25

Solution:

Given, the number is 4/5.

We have to find the number equivalent to 4/5.

From the given options,

Taking 5/4,

We observe that 5/4 is the reciprocal of 4/5.

Taking 16/25,

16/25 = 4(4)/5(5)

We observe that it can't be simplified further

Taking 16/20,

16/20 = 4(4)/4(5)

Cancelling common terms,

= 4/5

Taking 15/25,

15/25 = 3(5)/5(5)

Cancelling common terms,

= 3/5

Therefore, the number equivalent to 4/5 is 16/20.

✦ Try This: Write the simplified form of 25/35

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 8

Which of the following is equivalent to 4/5? (a) 5/4, (b) 16/25, (c) 16/20, (d) 15/25

Summary:

Out of the given numbers, 16/20 is equivalent to 4/5

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