Q. Do these ratios form a proportion?1 teal spoon for every 9 purple spoons2 teal spoons for every 10 purple spoonsChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Convert to fraction: Convert the first ratio into a fraction.1 teal spoon for every 9 purple spoons can be written as 91.
Compare fractions: Convert the second ratio into a fraction. 2 teal spoons for every 10 purple spoons can be written as 102, which simplifies to 51.
Compare fractions: Convert the second ratio into a fraction. 2 teal spoons for every 10 purple spoons can be written as 102, which simplifies to 51.Compare the two fractions to see if they are equivalent.91 is not equal to 51.
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