Question

Are these ratios equivalent?

3 medium cars to 1 small car

18 medium cars to 6 small cars

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

3 medium cars to 1 small car can be made into a fraction like this: $\frac{3}{1}$ or $\frac{1}{3}$. But you must be consistent if the denominator represents medium cars or small cars.

For this, I'm just going to make medium cars the numerator.

18 medium cars to 6 cars can be made into a fraction like this : $\frac{18}{6}$.

When you divide both fractions in a calculator (or in your head), you will realize that they both are the same value (equivalent).

$\frac{3}{1}=\frac{18}{6} = 3$

$\frac{1}{3} = \frac{6}{18} = .3333333$

These ratios are equivalent.