Which of the following ratios is equivalent to 3/2?

A. 1
B. 9/4
C. 9/6
D. 2/3

1 answer

To determine which of the given ratios is equivalent to \( \frac{3}{2} \), we can compare each option with \( \frac{3}{2} \).

  1. Option A: \( 1 \)
    \( 1 = \frac{1}{1} \), which is not equivalent to \( \frac{3}{2} \).

  2. Option B: \( \frac{9}{4} \)
    To compare \( \frac{9}{4} \) with \( \frac{3}{2} \), we can find a common denominator (which is 4): \[ \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3 \times 2}{2 \times 2} = \frac{6}{4} \] Since \( \frac{9}{4} \neq \frac{6}{4} \), these are not equivalent.

  3. Option C: \( \frac{9}{6} \)
    Simplifying \( \frac{9}{6} \): \[ \frac{9}{6} = \frac{3 \times 3}{3 \times 2} = \frac{3}{2} \] So, this option is equivalent to \( \frac{3}{2} \).

  4. Option D: \( \frac{2}{3} \)
    Comparing \( \frac{2}{3} \) with \( \frac{3}{2} \): \( \frac{2}{3} \) is not equivalent to \( \frac{3}{2} \).

Thus, the only option that is equivalent to \( \frac{3}{2} \) is:

C. \( \frac{9}{6} \)