Is 4:12 and 2:5 equivalent?

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Mathematics

Katelynn Allen

13 March, 08:35

Is 4:12 and 2:5 equivalent?

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Josh Caldwell · Answer 1

no

Step-by-step explanation:

4:12

Divide each by 4

4/4:12/4

1:3

Multiply each by 2

1*2: 3*2

2:6

That is not equal to 2:5

Samir Shah · Answer 2

Answer:No

Step-by-step explanation: you have to simplify the ratios since for 4:12 we can simplify by 2 4 the is 2 and 12 is 6 bc we divided them so now it is 2:6 and 2:5 is not the same