Question

Explain why 6:4 and 16:8 are not equivalent ratios

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{6}{4} =\frac{3}{2}$

$\frac{16}{8}=\frac{2}{1}$

$\frac{3}{2}\neq \frac{2}{1}$

Therefore, 6:4 and 16:8 are not equivalent ratios.

Answer 2

Answer:

If you will multiply 4 by 2 you will get 8 but if you will multiply 6 by 2 you will get 12 which is not equivalent.

To have an equivalent ratios, the number 6 and 4 should be multiplyed by the same number.