Question

The following ratios are equivalent 16 girls to 12 boys and 24 girls : 18 boys
true or false

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

The first ratio is 4:3. The second ratio is also 4:3.

16:12

8:6

4:3

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24:18

12:9

4:3

Answer 2

True

Explanation:

If you simplify the fraction 16/12 you get 4/3, and if you multiply 4/3 by 6 you get 24/18. Which is the second ratio. Hope this helps!