Question

Is 1.2/3 and 1.8/ 4/5 proportional

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

1.2/3 =0.4

4/5 can be written as 0.8

So, 1.8/0.8 = 2.25.

However, 1.8/4/5 is the same as:

1.8/1 ÷ 4/5

Keep Change Flip

1.8/1 x 5/4 = 9/4

(1.8 x 5=9 & 1 x4 =4)

9/4 =2.25