Sophia says that you can solve the problem in the example by multiplying both quantities in the ratio 60 : 36 by 1/6. Is Sophia correct? Explain.

ScubaManDan asked Apr 1, 2023

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Answer:

No, she is wrong

Explanation:

(60)/(36) = (5)/(3) {Simplification}

$(5)/(3) \\eq (1)/(6)$

FooF answered Apr 6, 2023

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