The ratio a:b is 3:8
Step-by-step explanation:
In simple words, the ratio a:b means the fraction a/b.
So we will have to solve the given equation for a/b
Given
[tex]8a=3b[/tex]
Dividing both sides by 8
[tex]\frac{8a}{8}=\frac{3b}{8}\\a=\frac{3b}{8}[/tex]
Dividing both sides by b
[tex]\frac{a}{b}=\frac{3b}{8*b}\\\frac{a}{b} =\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
The ratio a:b is 3:8
Keywords: Ratios, Fractions
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