Are the ratios 3:1 and 16:4 equivalent
First, simplify the 16:4 ratio.• 16:4 ÷ 2 = 8:2 ÷ 2 = 4:1Now, check to see if they're equivalent:• 3:1 = 4:1 ??? - 3:1 =/= 4:1So, NO these ratios are not equivalent.
No they are not equivalent 16:4 is like dividing by 4 which is 4:1