Question

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#1 Use division to find two
ratios equivalent to 30:40.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Divide 30 and 40 by 10. This yields 3/4, a new ratio equivalent to 30/40.

2. Divide 30 and 40 by 5. This yields 6/8, also 3/4.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Two ratio are 3:4 or 60:80.

For 3:4 we simplified 30:40 which is basically 30/40 so you divide denominator and numerator by 10 which gets you 3:4.

For 60:80 you basically multiply 30:40 or 30/40 by 2 and you get 60/80 or 60:80