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20 July, 23:47

Prove that 3:8 is equivalent to 12:32.

a. use diagrams to support your answer.

b. use the description of equivalent ratios to support your answer.

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  1. 20 July, 23:54
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    3:8 = 12:32

    For easier understanding, we make 3:8 into 3/8 and 12:32 into 12/32

    3/8 = 12/32

    Cross multiply

    3*32 = 8*12

    96 = 96

    Since the products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.

    You can also simplify 12:32

    12 / 4 = 3

    32 / 4 = 8
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