Question

Choose the correct proportions.

6, 5, 10, 3

a) 3:5 = 6:10
b) 3:6 = 5:10
c) 6:3 = 10:5
d) 10:6 = 3:5

Answer 1

Options A, B and C are CORRECT PROPORTIONS

Explanation:

Option A

3:5 = 6:10

The LHS must equal the RHS

3:5 is in it's lowest term.

6/10 will be in it's lowest term by dividing the numerator and denominator by 2.

6/10 = 3/5

Option B

3/6 and 5/10.

Diving 3/6 fractions by 3

= 1/2

Dividing 5/10 fraction by 5

= 1/2

Option C

Dividing 6/3 by 3 = 2

Dividing 10/5 by 5 = 2

Thats how you work through equivalent proportional fractions