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Determine whether the ratios are equivalent.

18 balloons for every 6 centerpieces
27 balloons for every 9 centerpieces

User Cornwell
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Answer:

With both ratio= 3

The ratio are equivalent

Explanation:

Ratio= number of balloons/ number of centerpieces

For

18 balloons for every 6 centerpieces

Ratio= 18/6

Ratio= 3

For

27 balloons for every 9 centerpieces

Ratio= 27/9

Ratio= 3

Value of each ratio= 3 and 3

3=3

So they are eqtand equivalent

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