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Is 11: 17 equal to 17:11
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Is 11: 17 equal to 17:11

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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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