Q. Are these ratios equivalent?16 teachers to 6 students8 teachers to 3 studentsChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Identify Ratios: Identify the given ratios.First ratio: 16 teachers to 6 students.Second ratio: 8 teachers to 3 students.
Simplify First Ratio: Simplify the first ratio by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor.Greatest common divisor of 16 and 6 is 2.16÷2=8, 6÷2=3.Simplified ratio: 8 teachers to 3 students.
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