A proportion is a statement that two ratios are equal. In other words, it shows that two sets of numbers are in the same relative size to each other.
For example, the following is a proportion:
4/6 = 8/12
This proportion shows that the ratio of 4 to 6 is equal to the ratio of 8 to 12.
Describe what makes a proportion. Give an example of a proportion.
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