To compare the ratios 5:9 and 3:6, we can simplify each ratio first.
For the ratio 5:9:
Dividing both numbers in the ratio by the greatest common factor (GCF) of 5 and 9, which is 1, we get:
5 ÷ 1 : 9 ÷ 1
So the simplified ratio is 5:9.
For the ratio 3:6:
Dividing both numbers in the ratio by the GCF of 3 and 6, which is 3, we get:
3 ÷ 3 : 6 ÷ 3
So the simplified ratio is 1:2.
Comparing the simplified ratios, 5:9 and 1:2, we can see that they are not equal.
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Use the given tables to compare the ratios 5:9 and 3:6 .
5 9
10 18
15 27
20 36
25 45
3 6
6 12
9 18
12 24
15 30(1 point)
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