Q. Do these ratios form a proportion?16 tenors to 4 basses19 tenors to 8 bassesChoices:(A)yes(B)no
Convert Ratio to Fraction: Convert the first ratio into a fraction.Ratio: 16 tenors to 4 basses.Calculation: 16/4=4.
Compare Fractions: Convert the second ratio into a fraction.Ratio: 19 tenors to 8 basses.Calculation: 819=2.375.
Check Proportion: Compare the two fractions to see if they are equal.First fraction: 4.Second fraction: 2.375.Since 4 is not equal to 2.375, the ratios do not form a proportion.
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