The problem asks us to select all ratios that are equivalent to the ratio $3:7$. We are given four options: $36:84$, $56:70$, $7:3$, and $5:8$.
2025/4/18
1. Problem Description
The problem asks us to select all ratios that are equivalent to the ratio . We are given four options: , , , and .
2. Solution Steps
To determine if a ratio is equivalent to , we can write the ratio as a fraction and simplify it. If the simplified fraction is equal to , then the ratios are equivalent.
* Consider the ratio . We can write this as the fraction . We simplify the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 12:
. Therefore, is equivalent to .
* Consider the ratio . We can write this as the fraction . We simplify the fraction by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 14:
. Since , is not equivalent to .
* Consider the ratio . This is the ratio with the numbers reversed. Therefore, it is not equivalent to .
* Consider the ratio . This can be written as the fraction . Since , is not equivalent to .
Therefore, only the ratio is equivalent to .