Q. Are these ratios equivalent?4 crossword puzzles : 9 word searches7 crossword puzzles : 10 word searchesChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Calculate Ratio 1: Step 1: Calculate the ratio for the first pair of values.To find if the ratios are equivalent, we first simplify each ratio. For the first ratio, 4 crossword puzzles to 9 word searches, we check if it can be simplified. The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 4 and 9 is 1, so the ratio 4:9 is already in its simplest form.
Calculate Ratio 2: Step 2: Calculate the ratio for the second pair of values.For the second ratio, 7 crossword puzzles to 10 word searches, we check if it can be simplified. The GCD of 7 and 10 is 1, so the ratio 7:10 is also in its simplest form.
Compare Simplified Ratios: Step 3: Compare the two simplified ratios.We compare 4:9 and 7:10. To check if these ratios are equivalent, we cross-multiply (4×10 and 9×7) and see if the products are equal.4×10=409×7=63Since 40 is not equal to 63, the ratios 4:9 and 7:10 are not equivalent.
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