Question

Sonny substituted 5 for x in the proportion 16/x=48/15 and cross multiplied to get 240=240. Why is this?

A.because the cross sums of the proportion are equal

B.because the cross differences of the proportion are equal

C.because the cross products of the proportion are equal

D.because the cross quotients of the proportion are equal

Answer 1

i agree c

Explanation:

because 16 times 15 = 240

and 48 times 5 =240

Answer 2

the answer is c i just took the test