Question

Which one of the following statements is false?
1) A proportion is an inequality
2) A proportion is an equation
3) A proportion states that two ratios are equal
4) Choices (2) and (3)
A proportion is an inequality
A proportion is an equation
A proportion states that two ratios are equal
Choices (2) and (3)

Answer 1

The false statement is:

1) A proportion is an inequality.

A proportion specifically states that two ratios are equal, which makes options 2) and 3) true statements. Therefore, the correct answer is:

1) A proportion is an inequality.