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Determine whether the given ratios are equal or not: 3:2 and 48:32

User Jinbo Wang
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Answer:

Yes the ratios are equal.

Explanation:

If we simplify 48:32 as a fraction we will get the answer as 3:2.

So, 3:2 = 48:32.

I hope it helps you.... :):)

User Copenndthagen
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Answer:

They are equal.

Explanation:

You could use the butterfly method, just set up both ratios as fractions, and multiply them diagonally.

3/2=48/32

Step 1. 48*2=96

Step 2. 32*3=96

User Patrick Marchand
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