5:6

Do you mean the ratio 5:6? Here are quick facts and examples:

• 5:6 means 5 parts to 6 parts.
• In total, there are 5 + 6 = 11 parts.
• If the total amount is T, then:
  • First quantity = (5/11) T
  • Second quantity = (6/11) T
• As a decimal/percent:
  • 5:6 ≈ 5/6 ≈ 0.8333 (if you’re taking the ratio as a fraction of the whole it’s 5/11 ≈ 0.4545 and 6/11 ≈ 0.5455)

Examples:

• If total is 44 units: first = 5/11 × 44 = 20; second = 24.
• If A:B = 5:6 and A + B = 55: A = 25, B = 30.
• If you have 1 liter of mixture with A:B = 5:6: A = 5/11 L ≈ 0.455 L; B = 6/11 L ≈ 0.545 L.

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