Whether the given ratios are equivalent ratios or not. Given: The given

Anne Wacker

Anne Wacker

Answered question

2021-12-12

Whether the given ratios are equivalent ratios or not.
Given:
The given ratios are:
8.49.2 and 8.89.6

Answer & Explanation

ramirezhereva

ramirezhereva

Beginner2021-12-13Added 28 answers

Calculation:
Equivalent ratios are two ratios which have same relationship between the numbers.
The given ratios can be simplified further by cross multiplying as:
8.49.2=8.89.6
8.4(9.6)=8.8(9.2)
80.6480.96
As, both the results are equal. The given ratios are equivalent.
Cassandra Ramirez

Cassandra Ramirez

Beginner2021-12-14Added 30 answers

Step 1
8.49.2=8.89.6
Expand 8.49.2 by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by 10.
8492=8.89.6
Reduce the fraction 8492 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 4.
2123=8896
Reduce the fraction 8896 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 8.
2123=1112
Least common multiple of 23 and 12 is 276.
Convert 2123 and 1112 to fractions with denominator 276.
252276=253276
Compare 252276 and 253276
Answer: False

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