Which of the following, Option 1 or Option 2, is a proportion?

Option 1: 5/6 = 15/18
Option 2: 5/6 = 20/18
(1 point)
Option
is a proportion.

1 answer

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. To determine which option is a proportion, we can cross-multiply and check if the products are equal.

Option 1: 5/6 = 15/18

Cross-multiply: 5 * 18 = 90 6 * 15 = 90

Since both products are equal (90 = 90), Option 1 is a proportion.

Option 2: 5/6 = 20/18

Cross-multiply: 5 * 18 = 90 6 * 20 = 120

Since the products are not equal (90 ≠ 120), Option 2 is not a proportion.

Therefore, Option 1 is a proportion.