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Are the ratios of 2 apples to 5 oranges and 6 apples to 14

oranges equivalent? Why or why not? Explain mathematically.

User Rivo
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Multiplying the 2 and the 5 by 3 will get you 6 and 14. 14 is not a factor of 5 making it incorrect.

User Nick Schroeder
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Answer:

NO

Explanation:

Are the ratios of 2 apples to 5 oranges and 6 apples to 14

oranges equivalent? Why or why not? Explain mathematically.

2 : 5 = 6 : 14

0.4 = 0.42

the equation is false so the answer is no

User Stultuske
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