Q. Are these ratios equivalent?8 paintings : 18 photographs4 paintings : 9 photographsChoices:(A) yes(B) no
Simplify Ratio: Simplify the first ratio.Original ratio: 8 paintings : 18 photographs.Simplify by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.Calculation: 8÷2=4 and 18÷2=9.Simplified ratio: 4 paintings : 9 photographs.
Compare Ratios: Compare the simplified first ratio to the second ratio.Simplified first ratio: 4 paintings : 9 photographs.Second ratio: 4 paintings : 9 photographs.Since both ratios are the same, they are equivalent.
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