Question

Use division to determine whether the ratios form a proportion.

1/4 and 6/24



A.
Yes. They form a proportion.


B.
No. They do not form a proportion.

Answer 1

A. yes. they form a proportion
1/4 and 6/24

6/24=1/4
1/4=.75
1/4=.75

Answer 2

A. Yes. They form a proportion.

Because: 1/4, 6/24.

Reduce 6/24 to lowest terms. 6 into 6 is 1 and 6 into 24 is 4.

6/24 = 1/4. This is same as the other 1/4.