Question

Are the ratios 1:3 and 6:18 equivalent?

Answer 1

Yes. You cannot reduce 1/3.Divide by 6 for 6/18. 6/6= 1 , 18/6= 3. 6/18= 1/3.

Answer 2

yes

Explanation:

The ratios 1:3 and 6:18 are equivalent. To prove this we simplify the ratio 6:18 and show that it reduces to 1:3 .

The ratio 6:18 can be written as;

6/18

Dividing the numerator and denominator by 6 yields;

1/3 which is the same as 1:3.

Therefore, 6:18 is equal to 1:3 and thus the two ratios are equivalent.