We are given two ratios
11 : 17 and 17 : 11
11: 17 means 11/17
17 : 11 means = 17/11
Equate the two ratios together
11/17 = 17/11
Introduce cross multiplication
11 x 11 = 17 x 17
121 =289
Hence, 11:17 is not equal to 17:11
11 : 17 is less than 17:11
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