Simplify the ratio 18 : 24.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 3 : 4
Answer: 3 : 4. Why not the others: 9 : 12 and 6 : 8 are equivalent but can still be divided further; 2 : 3 is a different ratio.
- Step 1: The highest common factor of 18 and 24 is 6.
- Step 2: Divide both by 6 to get 3 : 4.
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