Question

is 8 / 4 = 12 / 6 a proportion

Answer 1

To determine if \( \frac{8}{4} = \frac{12}{6} \) is a proportion, we first simplify both fractions:

1. Simplify \( \frac{8}{4} \):
\[
\frac{8}{4} = 2
\]

2. Simplify \( \frac{12}{6} \):
\[
\frac{12}{6} = 2
\]

Now we compare the two sides:

\[
2 = 2
\]

Since both fractions are equal, \( \frac{8}{4} = \frac{12}{6} \) is indeed a proportion.