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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-05-29

Which ratio is proportional to [tex]\frac{4}{15}[/tex]?

A. [tex]\frac{12}{45}[/tex]
B. [tex]\frac{2}{7}[/tex]
C. [tex]\frac{16}{30}[/tex]
D. [tex]\frac{36}{75}[/tex]

Asked by Drakula

Answer (3)

a. 12/45 12 / 4 = 3 45 / 15 = 3 Proportional
b. 2/7 2 / 4 = 1/2 7 / 15 = 7/15 Disproportional
c.16/30 16 / 4 = 4 30 / 15 = 2 Disproportional
d.36/75 36 / 4 = 9 75 / 15 = 5 Disproportional
Answer: (a)

Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-06-10

4/15 = 1.26
The only ratio satisfying the proportion is (A) 12/45 = 1.26. Thus the answer is (A)

Answered by tadvisohil886 | 2024-06-10

The ratio proportional to 15 4 ​ is option A: 45 12 ​ . This was determined by checking the cross products of each option and confirming that only option A yielded equal results. Therefore, the correct answer is 45 12 ​ .
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Answered by iloveonedirection | 2024-12-23