Question

Saleem wants to create a table of ratios that are equivalent to 2
3
. He includes the ratios 4
5
and 5
6
.

Are these ratios equivalent to 2
3
? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

so they want a ratio that is equal to 2:3

and they proposed 4:5 and 5:6

are 4:5 and 5:6 both equal to 2:3? if you're still stuck, think in terms of fractions: is 2/3 equal to 4/5 and 5/6?