Answer: Choice A
The fractions are not equivalent because the product of the numerator of the first fraction and the denominator of the second fraction is <u> 15 </u> , which is not equal to the product of the numerator of the second fraction and the denominator of the first fraction <u> 16 </u>
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Explanation:
We have the template which cross multiplies to
So if was true, then
must be true as well, and vice versa.
The left side 3*5 turns into 15, while the right hand side 4*4 becomes 16. The 15 and 16 don't match up.
In short, turns into
which is a false statement. So the original claim that
is also false.
