Question

Are the ratios of 2 apples to 5 oranges and 6 apples to 14

oranges equivalent? Why or why not? Explain mathematically.

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

Multiplying the 2 and the 5 by 3 will get you 6 and 14. 14 is not a factor of 5 making it incorrect.

Answer 2

NO

Explanation:

Are the ratios of 2 apples to 5 oranges and 6 apples to 14

oranges equivalent? Why or why not? Explain mathematically.

2 : 5 = 6 : 14

0.4 = 0.42

the equation is false so the answer is no