Pre-Algebra Examples

$75 : 25 = 48 : 12$

Step 1

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

$\frac{75}{25} = 48 : 12$

Step 2

Divide $75$ by $25$ .

$3 = 48 : 12$

Step 3

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

$3 = \frac{48}{12}$

Step 4

Divide $48$ by $12$ .

$3 = 4$

Step 5

Since $3 \neq 4$ , there are no solutions.

No solution

Step 6

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

$75 : 25 \neq 48 : 12$