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Compare the ratios: 2/5 and 3/4

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Hey, Divabetty0725!

8 15(Cross multiplication)

2 3

5 4

3/4 is bigger than 2/5.


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First, make your ratios into fractions.
You have 2/5 = 3/4.
Now, in your calculator, divide 2 by 5. You get 0.4
Then in your calculator, divide 3 by 4. You get 0.75
0.4 does not equal 0.75
Therefore, there is no solution/they are not equivalent.

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