17. Simplify the ratio 36:12 by dividing both sides by their greatest common factor.
1. 4:3
2. 3:4
3. 6:2
4. 2:6
To simplify the ratio 36:12, we need to divide both sides of the ratio by their greatest common factor. The greatest common factor of 36 and 12 is 12. To divide both sides by 12, we divide 36 by 12 and 12 by 12.
36 ÷ 12 = 3
12 ÷ 12 = 1
So, the simplified ratio is 3:1. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: 4:3.