Describe what makes a proportion. Give an example of a proportion. In 3 sentences

Answer 1

A proportion is an equation that states two ratios are equal, often represented in the form \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \). For example, if 10 apples cost $5, and 20 apples cost $10, we can express this as the proportion \( \frac{10}{5} = \frac{20}{10} \). This equality indicates that the cost per apple remains constant as the quantity changes.