Question

Out of the following ratios, which is NOT equivalent to the others?

a) 2:3
b) 6:9
c) 8:12
d) 5:7

Answer 1

d) 5:7. To determine which ratio is not equivalent to the others, simplify each ratio and compare them. The ratio 5:7 is not equivalent to the others.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which ratio is not equivalent to the others, we need to simplify the ratios and compare them.

Let's simplify each ratio:

• a) 2:3 can be simplified to 2/3
• b) 6:9 can be simplified to 2/3
• c) 8:12 can be simplified to 2/3
• d) 5:7 cannot be simplified further

Comparing the simplified ratios, we see that a), b), and c) are all equivalent to 2/3, while d) is not equivalent to the others. Therefore, the answer is d) 5:7.