Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Ratio And Proportion (Section 4 - No. 46)

If the ratio of two numbers is 5:2, which statements are true?

The first number is larger than the second number.

The second number is 2/5 of the first number.

The second number is twice the first number

The second number is 40% of the first number.

The second number is smaller and 2/5 of the first quantity (or 40%)