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Question
In the following, check whether or not the given ratios form a proportion:
8 : 16 and 12 : 15
Sum
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Solution
8 : 16 and 12 : 15
Since 8 : 6 = `8/16=1/2`
and 12 : 15 = `12/15=4/5`
∴ Ratio 8 : 16 ≠ ratio 12 : 15, they are not in a proportion.
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Proportion as Equality of Two Ratios
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