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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 8: Ratio & Proportion - Problems and Solutions
Question 69

Question. 69

In Fig. 8.4, the comparative areas of the continents are given: What is the ratio of the areas of
(a) Africa to Europe
(b) Australia to Asia
(c) Antarctica to Combined area of North America and South America.

Answer:

(a) 13 : 5    (b) 2 : 11    (c) 13 : 35

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Count the unit squares shown for each continent in Fig. 8.4. Using the counts:

  • Africa : Europe = 13 : 5
  • Australia : Asia = 2 : 11
  • Antarctica : (North America + South America) = 13 : (22 + 13) = 13 : 35
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