Are the ratios 1:3 and 4:12 equivalent

Yes.

Step-by-step explanation:

When you simplify the ratio of 4:12, dividing it by 4, you will get 1:3.

Yes it is equivalent

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes because 1*4= 4

And 3*4=12

That is 1/3 is equivalent to 4/12

You can say that 1:3 is in proportion with 4:12

or 1:3::4:12

$650 per month plus utilities

step-by-step explanation:

just based on the info you gave, it would seem more cost effective to rent at $650 per month plus utilities.   if utilities are, in fact, $150 per month, your monthly living costs would be $800 as opposed to the other option of $825.