Viviana A.

asked • 02/18/15

tell whether the ratios form a proportion. 1/5 5/15. how do i solve this problem?

please help me ASAP

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Michael J. answered • 02/18/15

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In order for the ratios to form a proportion, they must be equal to each other.
 
1/5  =  5/15
 
1/5  =  1/3
 
False.
 
 
These ratios are not proportional.
 
You can also perform cross multiplication.  If the product on one side is equal to the product on the other side. The ratios are proportional.  In this case, the product do not equal.
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