Q. Are these ratios equivalent?8 chairs to 12 benches10 chairs to 15 benchesChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Simplify Ratio: Simplify the first ratio.Original ratio: 8 chairs to 12 benches.Simplified by dividing both terms by 4 (the GCD of 8 and 12).Calculation: 8÷4=2, 12÷4=3.Simplified ratio: 2 chairs to 3 benches.
Simplify Ratio: Simplify the second ratio.Original ratio: 10 chairs to 15 benches.Simplified by dividing both terms by 5 (the GCD of 10 and 15).Calculation: 10÷5=2, 15÷5=3.Simplified ratio: 2 chairs to 3 benches.
Compare Simplified Ratios: Compare the simplified ratios.First simplified ratio: 2 chairs to 3 benches.Second simplified ratio: 2 chairs to 3 benches.Since both simplified ratios are the same, the original ratios are equivalent.
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