The ratios 5:9 and 3:6 can be compared by simplifying them.
For the ratio 5:9, we divide both terms by their greatest common divisor, which is 1. So the simplified form of 5:9 is 5:9.
For the ratio 3:6, we divide both terms by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. So the simplified form of 3:6 is 1:2.
Comparing the simplified ratios, we can see that 5:9 is equivalent to 1:2.
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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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