Q. Are the ratios 1:2 and 19:20 equivalent?Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Simplify 1:2: Simplify the ratio 1:2.1:2 is already in its simplest form.
Simplify 19:20: Simplify the ratio 19:20.19:20 cannot be simplified further as 19 is a prime number and does not divide 20.
Compare simplified ratios: Compare the simplest forms of both ratios.The simplest form of the first ratio is 1:2.The simplest form of the second ratio is 19:20.Since 1:2 is not equal to 19:20, the ratios are not equivalent.