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Rohan claims that 5:7 and 15:20 are equivalent ratios.
Check by simplifying 15:20 and comparing.
Is Rohan correct?

Class 6Equivalent RatiosRatio and Proportion
  • ANo, because 15:20 simplifies to 3:4, not 5:7
  • BYes, because both can be multiplied by 3
  • CYes, because 15 - 5 = 10 and 20 - 7 = 13
  • DNo, because 5:7 is already the smallest

Step-by-Step Solution

15:20 divided by 5 is 3:4. Since 3:4 is not 5:7, the ratios are not equivalent. Rohan is wrong.
Answer: A) No, because 15:20 simplifies to 3:4, not 5:7

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