Question

Are the ratios 1:3 and 3:9 equivalent?

Answer 1

Yes the ratio equivalent to 3:9 is 1:3

Answer 2

They are equivalent ratios:

Solution: To check equivalence, let us convert them into fractions and maintain a common denominator.

1/3 = 1/3 x 3/3 = 3/9 : 3/9 = 3/9 x 1/1 = 3/9

3/9 = 3/9

1:3 = 3:9

They are equivalent ratios.