Question

Select three ratios that are equivalent to 16:12

A: 8:6
B: 32:24
C: 4:3
D: 12:8
E: 24:16

Answer 1

8 : 6; A

Explanation:

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Hint:

A ratio is the number of times one number goes into another. In general, ratios can also be simplified.

With that in mind, to find the equivalent ratio, our best bet is to see if the given ratios can possibly be simplified.

Also note that this can be applyed with the rest of the ratios, to find which are and are not.

Answer 2

Explanation:

16:12

A) True 8:6*2= 16:12

B) True 32:24/2=16:12

C) True 4:3*4= 16:12

D) False Not valid

E) False Not Valid