The ratio of two quantities is 7 to 12. If each of the quantities is divided by 3, what is the ratio of these 2 new quantities?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 3.5:6
B) 14:24
C) 7:12
D) 2.3:4
E) It cannot be determined from the information given
If both sides of a ratio are divided by the same number there is no change in the ratio.   5:6 means 7x:12x...   The ratio starts as 7/(1): 12/(1). So when you diveide by three it becomes 7/(3): 12/(3)..   So if the Xs are equal the ratio does not change..   ANSWER:7:12
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The ratio of two quantities is 7 to 12. If each of the quantities is divided by 3, what is the ratio of these 2 new quantities?