Question

Which ratio is equivalent to 9/78
?(1 point)
Responses

3/18
Start Fraction 3 over 18 End Fraction

1/3
Start Fraction 1 over 3 End Fraction

1/8
Start Fraction 1 over 8 End Fraction

3/26

1 answer

To find which ratio is equivalent to \( \frac{9}{78} \), we can simplify \( \frac{9}{78} \) by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator and the denominator.

The GCD of 9 and 78 is 9. Therefore, we can simplify \( \frac{9}{78} \) as follows:

\[ \frac{9 \div 9}{78 \div 9} = \frac{1}{8.67} \approx \frac{1}{9} \]

However, that’s not exactly one of the options provided. Instead, let's check the provided options directly to find an equivalent ratio.

  • Checking \( \frac{3}{18} \): \[ \frac{3}{18} = \frac{1}{6} \quad \text{(not equivalent)} \]

  • Checking \( \frac{1}{3} \): \[ \frac{1}{3} \quad \text{(not equivalent)} \]

  • Checking \( \frac{1}{8} \): \[ \frac{1}{8} \quad \text{(not equivalent)} \]

  • Checking \( \frac{3}{26} \): To compare, we can cross-multiply: \[ 9 \times 26 = 234 \quad \text{and} \quad 3 \times 78 = 234 \quad \text{(equivalent)} \]

Thus, the ratio equivalent to \( \frac{9}{78} \) is:

\[ \boxed{\frac{3}{26}} \]