Use the given tables to compare the ratios 7:9 and 4:6 .

Question

7 9
14 18
21 27
28 36
35 45
4 6
8 12
12 18
16 24
20 30(1 point)
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Answer 1

To compare the ratios 7:9 and 4:6, we can simplify both ratios by dividing each number by their greatest common factor.

First, let's look at the ratio 7:9. The greatest common factor of 7 and 9 is 1 (since they are both prime numbers), so we can't simplify it any further.

Next, let's look at the ratio 4:6. The greatest common factor of 4 and 6 is 2, so we can divide both numbers by 2. This gives us the simplified ratio of 2:3.

Therefore, the ratio 7:9 is not equal to the ratio 4:6.