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\(\frac{2}{7}\) of the stamps in Ravi's stamp collection are Indian stamps and the remaining are foreign stamps. What is the ratio of Indian stamps to foreign stamps in Ravi's stamp collection?

\(\frac{2}{7}\) of the stamps in Ravi's stamp collection are Indian stamps and the remaining are foreign stamps. What is the ratio of Indian stamps to foreign stamps in Ravi's stamp collection? Correct Answer 2 : 5

Given:

Indian stamps ratio = 2/7

Formula used:

Indian stamp ratio + Foreign stamp ratio = 1

Indian stamps + Foreign stamps = Total stamps

Calculations:

⇒ 2/7 + Foreign stamps ratio = 1

⇒ Foreign stamps ratio = 5/7

Ratio of Indian stamps to the Foreign stamps = (2/7) ÷ (5/7)

⇒ 2 ∶ 5

∴ Ratio of Indian stamps to Foreign stamps in Ravi’s collection is 2 ∶ 5

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Out of total 7 stamps 2 are Indian stamps

⇒ 2 + Foreign stamps = 7

⇒ Foreign stamps = 5

∴ Ratio of Indian stamps to Foreign stamps in Ravi’s collection is 2 ∶ 5

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