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Are the ratios 5:12 and 1:2 equivalent?

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Answer:

No, it's not the same ratio

Explanation:

No, it's not the same ratio

5 : 12 = 0.41

1 : 2 = 0.5

User Steve Grove
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Answer:

No. In order to be equivalent, the 5/12 should be 6/12.

Explanation:

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