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2 6
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8 24

What is the ratio of x to y? (Write it in simplest form)

User Shmuelp
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1/3

Divide the 2 lowest values by each other.

6/2=1/3

Hope this helps!

User Ohbrobig
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Answer:

Explanation:

Whether you divide by ⅓ [X ÷ ⅓] or multiply by ⅓ [Y × ⅓], the ratio is similar. It never varies.

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