Q. Are the ratios 1:2 and 8:18 equivalent?Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Simplify 1:2: Simplify the ratio 1:2.1:2 is already in its simplest form.
Simplify 8:18: Simplify the ratio 8:18.Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.8÷2=4, 18÷2=9.So, the simplest form of 8:18 is 4:9.
Compare simplified ratios: Compare the simplified ratios.The simplest form of 1:2 is 1:2.The simplest form of 8:18 is 4:9.Since 1:2 does not equal 4:9, the ratios are not equivalent.