07-02-2017
Mathematics

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Are the ratios 3:1 and 16:4 equivalent

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freenationalist freenationalist

07-02-2017

First, simplify the 16:4 ratio.
• 16:4 ÷ 2 = 8:2 ÷ 2 = 4:1

Now, check to see if they're equivalent:
• 3:1 = 4:1 ???
- 3:1 =/= 4:1

So, NO these ratios are not equivalent.

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Kylla001 Kylla001

07-02-2017

No they are not equivalent 16:4 is like dividing by 4 which is 4:1

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