Question

Decide whether the pair of ratios form a proportion 15/12=4.5/3.6

Answer 1

Answer: Yes they form a proportion. The given equation is a true equation.

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Explanation:

The idea is that if we have

a/b = c/d

then that it is the same as

a*d = b*c

This is known as cross multiplication. We'll use this rule to get

15/12 = 4.5/3.6

15*3.6 = 12*4.5

54 = 54

We got the same value on both sides, meaning that the last equation is true. Consequently, it means the first equation is true as well (all three equations are true).

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You could also use your calculator to see that

15/12 = 1.25

4.5/3.6 = 1.25

showing that 15/12 = 4.5/3.6 is a true equation and the ratios form a proportion.

Answer 2

Answer:

15/12=4.5/3.6 = True

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:  Left-hand

15/12

Hint: | Reduce 15/12 to lowest terms. Start by finding the GCD of 15 and 12.

The gcd of 15 and 12 is 3, so 15/12 = (3×5)/(3×4) = 3/3×5/4 = 5/4:

Answer: 5/4

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Approximate the following:

4.5/3.6

Hint: | Express 4.5/3.6 in decimal form.

4.5/3.6 = 1.25:

Answer:  1.25 = 5/4