Question

Is 3 to 2 equivalent to 4.5 to 3?

Answer 1

yes, the ratio 3:2 is equivalent to 4.5:3

first, simplify both ratios.

3:2 is already in simplest form

to simplify 4.5:3, divide both sides by 1.5

4.5/1.5 = 3
3/1.5 = 2

3:2 = 3:2