Question

Determine if the ratios below are equivalent or not. Justify your reasoning

Answer 1

Answer:

» 4:18 and 2:12 are not equivalent.

» 5:20 and 15:60 are equivalent.

» 17:3 and 68:12 are equivalent.

☑ 68:12 is equivalent to 17:3 by a quarter.

☑ 15:60 is equivalent to 5:20 by a third.

Step-by-step explanation:

» Ratios are equivalent only in terms of multiplication and division.

» Considering the greatest ratio;

${ \tt{68 :12}}$

» Divide it by 4

$= { \tt{ \frac{1}{4}(68 : }12}) \\ \\ = { \tt{17 :3 }}$