Whether the given ratios are equivalent ratios or not. Given: \frac{2.8}{4.4}\

Kathleen Rausch

Kathleen Rausch

Answered question

2021-12-15

Whether the given ratios are equivalent ratios or not.
Given: 2.84.4 and 1.42.1

Answer & Explanation

Becky Harrison

Becky Harrison

Beginner2021-12-16Added 40 answers

Calculation:
Equivalent ratios are two ratios which have same relationship between the numbers.
The given ratios can be simplified further by cross multiplying as:
2.84.4=1.42.1
2.8(2.1)=1.4(4.4)
5.886.16
As, both the results are not equal. The given ratios are not equivalent.
Suhadolahbb

Suhadolahbb

Beginner2021-12-17Added 32 answers

Step 1
Given ratios: 2.84.4=1.42.1.
Expand 2.84.4 by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by 10
2844=1.42.1
Reduce the fraction 2844 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 4.
711=1.42.1
Expand 1.42.1 by multiplying both numerator and the denominator by 10.
711=1421
Reduce the fraction 1421 to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 7.
711=23
Least common multiple of 11 and 3 is 33. Convert 711 and 23 to fractions with denominator 33.
2133=2233
Compare 2133 and 2233
Answer: the equation ratios false

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