Question

Are the ratios 5:3 and 20:12 equivalent

Answer 1

Answer:

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

5x4=20

3x4=12

they are equivalent as they are both being multiplied by the same number (4)

Answer 2

Answer:

They are equal

Step-by-step explanation:

Think of a ratio of two numbers like a fraction.  3:5 is like 3/5.

 Ratios may be reduced like fractions may be reduced.  So, is 3/5 = 12/20

3/5 = 0.6

12/20 = 0.6