Q. Are these ratios equivalent?7 tenors : 4 basses14 tenors : 8 bassesChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Step 1: Simplify Ratio: Step 1: Simplify the first ratio.Original ratio: 7 tenors : 4 basses.Simplified ratio: Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 1.Simplified ratio = 17 : 14 = 7 : 4.
Step 2: Simplify Second Ratio: Step 2: Simplify the second ratio.Original ratio: 14 tenors : 8 basses.Simplified ratio: Divide both terms by their GCD, which is 2.Simplified ratio = 214 : 28 = 7 : 4.
Step 3: Compare Ratios: Step 3: Compare the simplified ratios.First ratio: 7:4.Second ratio: 7:4.Since both simplified ratios are the same, the original ratios are equivalent.
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