Q. Do these ratios form a proportion?16 green cups for every 14 blue cups19 green cups for every 18 blue cupsChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Write Ratio in Fraction Form: Write the ratio of 16 green cups to 14 blue cups in fraction form.16 green cups / 14 blue cups = rac{16}{14}Simplify the fraction: rac{16}{14} = rac{8}{7}
Write Another Ratio in Fraction Form: Write the ratio of 19 green cups to 18 blue cups in fraction form.19 green cups / 18 blue cups = rac{19}{18}This fraction cannot be simplified further.
Compare Simplified Fractions: Compare the simplified fractions to check if they form a proportion.First fraction: 78Second fraction: 1819Check if 78=1819 by cross-multiplying.8×18=1447×19=133Since 144=133, the fractions do not form a proportion.
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