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Decide whether the rates are equivalent 17 heartbeats in 15 seconds

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Well start off by simplifying each rate:
17/15 --> can't be further simplified
68/60 = 34/30 = 17/15
So then, yes these rates are equivalent.
Also, you can divide 17/15 and 68/60 and compare the quotients.
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