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Well, it really is quite simple. The definition of proportion is finding two ratios that are equal. So for example, if the ratio of dogs to cats was 4:5 and there were 20 animals in total, and you needed to figure out how many dogs there are, then you would first have to figure out if it was a part to part or a part to whole. This is a part to part. Then you would write out your proportion- which in this case would be 4 = x For every 5 cats, there are 4 dogs, so you would find your answer. --- ---
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What are propotion?
proportion are fraction that are being cross multiplied to find an answer
What is an proportion?
a proportion is a relation of four quantities such that the first divided by the second is equal to the third divided by the fourth. in other words, it is a way to find equal fractions or ratios.
If y14 then x8 find y when x12?
It is not possible to answer the question since there is no information as to whether the relationship between x and y is one of direct proportion, inverse proportion or something else.
What ratio forms a proportion with 12 7?
Well, honey, a proportion is formed when two ratios are equal. So, to find the missing number that forms a proportion with 12 and 7, you simply divide 12 by 7 to get approximately 1.714. There you go, math made sassy!
What do you know about direct proportion and inverse proportion?
direct proportion: y=kx inverse proportion: y=k/x
