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Are the ratios 17:10 and 4:2 equivalent?

Answer 1

To determine if the ratios 17:10 and 4:2 are equivalent, we can simplify both ratios to see if they are the same.

First, we can simplify the ratio 4:2:

\[
\frac{4}{2} = 2
\]

So, the simplified form of 4:2 is 2:1.

Next, let's express the ratio 17:10 as a decimal to check its value:

\[
\frac{17}{10} = 1.7
\]

Now, comparing the two simplified forms:

- The ratio 4:2 simplifies to 2:1 (or 2.0 as a decimal).
- The ratio 17:10 is 1.7.

Since 2:1 (or 2.0) is not equal to 1.7, the ratios 17:10 and 4:2 are **not equivalent**.