Equivalent Ratios 7Ed487
1. **State the problem:** We need to determine if the ratios 10 large bookmarks to 4 small bookmarks and 15 large bookmarks to 6 small bookmarks are equivalent.
2. **Formula and rule:** Two ratios $\frac{a}{b}$ and $\frac{c}{d}$ are equivalent if their cross products are equal, i.e., if $a \times d = b \times c$.
3. **Apply the rule:** For the given ratios, check if $10 \times 6 = 4 \times 15$.
4. **Calculate cross products:**
$$10 \times 6 = 60$$
$$4 \times 15 = 60$$
5. **Compare results:** Since both cross products equal 60, the ratios are equivalent.
**Final answer:** Yes, the ratios are equivalent.