Name an equivalent ratio for 1/2 with a denominator of 20
Answer:
The equivalent ratio for \(\frac{1}{2}\) that has a denominator 20 is
\(\frac{10}{20}\)
Step-by-step explanation:
Name an equivalent ratio for 1/2 with a denominator of 20
WE need to find the equivalent ratio for \(\frac{1}{2}\) that has a denominator 20
To get the same ratio with denominator 20 , lets make a proportion'
\(\frac{1}{2} =\frac{x}{20}\)
Now we solve for x, cross multiply the fractions
\(20=2x\)
Divide both sides by 2
\(x=10\)
The proportion becomes
\(\frac{1}{2} =\frac{10}{20}\)
The equivalent ratio for \(\frac{1}{2}\) that has a denominator 20 is
\(\frac{10}{20}\)