Question

(algebra) grade 9

Do the ratios 2/1 and 4/8 form a proportion?



answers:
~yes~
or
~no~

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

Find a number you can multiply 2 by to get 4.

2

Okay, now to ensure the ratio stays the same, multiply by 2/2 (aka 1)

You'll get 4/2, 2hixh is NOT equal to 4/8. So no, these ratios aren't equal.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

no because 2/1 is two wholes while 4/8 is half a whole