Do the ratios 2-4 and 14-7 form a proportion

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Mathematics

Bradley Jarvis

9 January, 09:57

Do the ratios 2-4 and 14-7 form a proportion

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Jase · Answer 1

2=. 14

4 7

Cross multiply:

2 * 7 = 4 * 14

Simplifying

2 * 7 = 4 * 14

Multiply 2 * 7

14 = 4 * 14

Multiply 4 * 14

14 = 56

Solving

14 = 56

Couldn't find a variable to solve for.

This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution

Gaige Liu · Answer 2

No

Step-by-step explanation:

because 2 is divisible by 14 but 4 is not divisible by 17