Q. Are the ratios 1:2 and 3:18 equivalent?Choices:(A)yes(B)no
Simplify 1:2: Simplify the ratio 1:2.1:2 is already in its simplest form.
Simplify 3:18: Simplify the ratio 3:18.Divide both terms by 3, 33:318=1:6.
Compare simplified ratios: Compare the simplified ratios.The simplest form of 1:2 is 1:2, and the simplest form of 3:18 is 1:6. Since 1:2 does not equal 1:6, the ratios are not equivalent.