Pre-Algebra Examples

$2 : 5 = 4 : 2$

Step 1

Convert the ratio to a fraction by making the left side of the ratio the numerator and the right side the denominator.

$\frac{2}{5} = 4 : 2$

Step 2

Convert the ratio to a fraction by making the left side of the ratio the numerator and the right side the denominator.

$\frac{2}{5} = \frac{4}{2}$

Step 3

Divide $4$ by $2$ .

$\frac{2}{5} = 2$

Step 4

Since $\frac{2}{5} \neq 2$ , there are no solutions.

No solution

Step 5

Since the fractional versions of the ratios are not equal, the ratios are not equivalent.

$2 : 5 \neq 4 : 2$