Just asking
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answers:
say: No.
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MICHAEL K say: no, they are more opposite than equivalent.
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Johnathan say: No way. They're reciprocal ratios.
1:2 is a ratio whose corresponding fraction is 1/2.
2:1 is 2/1 = 2.
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Ahmed Aba say: no
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Jim Moor say: 1 apple to 2 oranges is the same as 2 oranges to 1 apple.
As you can see, he labels are paramount.
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9gag say: no
1:2
is like saying there is 1 worm in 2 apples
2:1
is like saying there are 2 worms in 1 apple
look at them like fractions.
½ and 2/1
½= .5
2/1= 2
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Krishnamurthy say: No
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Spock (rhp) say: not in oddsmaking, no
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Morningfox say: No, they are equivalent. 1/2 is not equivalent to 2.
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Ndifor say: It still means the same thing, so...yes, you can call it equivalent.But remember to specify what you're talking about.
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Al say: depends. 1 apple to 2 oranges, or 2 oranges to 1 apple. You have to be specific.
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