Which choice is equivalent to the product below?

[tex] \sqrt{\frac{6}{8}} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{6}{18}} [/tex]

A. [tex] \frac{7}{1} [/tex]
B. [tex] \frac{6}{12} [/tex]
C. [tex] \frac{7}{12} [/tex]
D. [tex] \frac{1}{4} [/tex]
E. [tex] \frac{3}{4} [/tex]



Answer :

To determine the equivalent expression for the given product [tex]\(\sqrt{\frac{6}{8}} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{6}{18}}\)[/tex], we need to simplify the expression step by step.

1. Simplifying the Fractions Inside the Square Roots:
[tex]\[ \frac{6}{8} = \frac{3}{4} \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{6}{18} = \frac{1}{3} \][/tex]

2. Substituting These Simpler Fractions Back into the Expression:
[tex]\[ \sqrt{\frac{3}{4}} \cdot \sqrt{\frac{1}{3}} \][/tex]

3. Using the Property of Square Roots:
[tex]\[ \sqrt{a} \cdot \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} \][/tex]
We can combine the square roots into one:
[tex]\[ \sqrt{\frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{3}} \][/tex]

4. Multiplying the Fractions Inside the Square Root:
[tex]\[ \frac{3}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{3} = \frac{3 \cdot 1}{4 \cdot 3} = \frac{3}{12} \][/tex]

5. Simplifying the Fraction Before Taking the Square Root:
[tex]\[ \frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4} \][/tex]

6. Taking the Square Root of the Simplified Fraction:
[tex]\[ \sqrt{\frac{1}{4}} = \frac{1}{2} \][/tex]

Therefore, the simplified expression [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex] corresponds to a ratio [tex]\((9007199254740991, 18014398509481984)\)[/tex] which approximates to [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex]. None of the answer choices directly correspond to [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex].

Upon realizing that the answer choices provided do not include [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex], it implies the result needs additional consideration. Given the complexity and the numerical result obtained, this Python output provided a fraction very close to [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex]. Revisiting the problem might reiterate the role of close approximate value in a simplified and integral representation.

After re-evaluating, we should find the best fitting or provided closest answer to [tex]\(\frac{1}{4}\)[/tex] clear within the constraints.

Therefore, the best final choice is:

D. [tex]\(\frac{1}{4}\)[/tex]