Question

Do these ratios form a proportion?

16¢ per 8 meters

14¢ per 7 meters

Answer 1

Yes, they do.

Explanation:

16/8= 2

14/7=2

proportion.

Answer 2

Yes, they do form a proportion.

Explanation:

16 cents per 8 meters is 2 cents per meter.

14 cents per 7 meters is 2 cents per meter.

Both are equal!