Question

determine if one, both, or neither of the following is proportion. 16/8=24/12, 8/4=12/6

Answer 1

To determine if the ratios are proportional, we need to check if their cross products are equal.

For the first ratio, we have 16/8 = 24/12.

Cross products: 16 * 12 = 8 * 24.

192 = 192.

Since the cross products are equal, the first ratio is proportional.

For the second ratio, we have 8/4 = 12/6.

Cross products: 8 * 6 = 4 * 12.

48 = 48.

Since the cross products are equal, the second ratio is also proportional.

Therefore, both ratios are proportional.