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Decide whether the rates are equivalent. 17 heartbeats in 15 seconds or 68 heartbeats in 60 seconds. I don't get it.
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Decide whether the rates are equivalent. 17 heartbeats in 15 seconds or 68 heartbeats in 60 seconds. I don't get it.

User Esteban Vallejo
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Well start off by simplifying each rate:

17/15 --> can't be further simplified
68/60 = 34/30 = 17/15

So then, yes these rates are equivalent.

Also, you can divide 17/15 and 68/60 and compare the quotients.
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