Question

How can we tell that 4:1 and 12:3 are equivalent ratios?

Answer 1

If you multiply 4:1 by 3, you will get 12:3 and if you divide 12:3 by 3, you will get 4:1

Answer 2

We can tell that 4:1 and 12:3 are equivalent ratios because if you simplify 12:3 you will get 4:1. You can also multiply 3 to both sides of 4:1 and you will get 12:3. You can also do this with other numbers.

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