Which two ratios form a proportion?

A) 1 : 2 and 4 : 2

B) 1 : 2 and 6 : 3

C) 2 : 1 and 2 : 4

D) 2 : 1 and 6 : 3

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Mathematics

Isabel Barton

3 May, 22:26

Which two ratios form a proportion?

A) 1 : 2 and 4 : 2

B) 1 : 2 and 6 : 3

C) 2 : 1 and 2 : 4

D) 2 : 1 and 6 : 3

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Todd Carlson · Answer 1

The answer is D)

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine whether the two ratios form a proportion, write the ratios as fractions and compare using a common denominator.

2 / 1 = 6 / 3 → 2 · 3 / 1 · 3 = 6 / 3 → 6 / 3 = 6 / 3

Which two ratios form a proportion?A) 1 : 2 and 4 : 2B) 1 : 2 and 6 : 3C) 2 : 1 and 2 : 4D) 2 : 1 and 6 : 3

Which two ratios form a proportion?

A) 1 : 2 and 4 : 2

B) 1 : 2 and 6 : 3

C) 2 : 1 and 2 : 4

D) 2 : 1 and 6 : 3