Question

what do i do it says for the directionsit says: tell whether the two ratios form proportion: it gives me 4/7 and 20/25

Answer 1

does 4/7 = 20/25 ?

Answer 2

you know what the directions are right

Answer 3

a proportion is defined as equal ratios

a ratio is defined as a:b, or a/b

therefore, if your ratios form a proportion, then they will equal each other.

Answer 4

i only know what you have typed up as your post :)

Answer 5

i am confused wait how do i find out if they are equal would i simifly 20/25

Answer 6

that would be one way you can start it yes

Answer 7

would that give the awnser

Answer 8

other ways are if:\[\frac ab = \frac nm\]\[a=b\frac nm\]
it would give you something to compare with, and then be able to determine if its true or false

Answer 9

what does it mean by form a proportions
in the question

Answer 10

to form a proportion, ratios have to be equal.

so it is asking if 4/7 is equal to 20/25

Answer 11

my awnser that i got was