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Do the ratios 4/3 and 16/12 form a proportion

User Benjamin RD
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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

if the cross-products are equal then the two fractions form a proportion:

is 4(12) = 3(16) ?

yes, 48=48

User Jadda
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Answer:

Yes, 4/3 and 16/12 form a proportion

Explanation:


(4)/(3) = (16)/(12)

Cross Multiply


4*12=48 and
16*3=48

Therefore,
48=48

Hence, The ratios 4/3 and 16/12 form a proportion.

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