Simplify the ratio by dividing both numbers by their HCF. • Lime water : Plain water = \(20 : 300\) • HCF of 20 and 300 is 20. • \(20 \div 20 = 1\), \(300 \div 20 = 15\) • Ratio = \(1 : 15\) Final Answer: 1 : 15