Question

How are 3 to 12 and 1 to 4 Equivalent

Answer 1

3 to 12 and 1 to 4:

Explanation:

3 to 12 would be = 3:12

1 to 4 would be = 1:4

Since ratios can also be fractions, think of it this way. 3:12 as 3/12, and 1:4 as 1/4.

Now, if you simplify, you will see they are equivalent to each other,

3/12 = 1/4