Which of the following, Option 1 or Option 2, is a proportion?
Option 1: 56=1518
Option 2: 56=2018
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Option
is a proportion.
To determine which option is a proportion, we need to understand the concept of proportions.
A proportion is an equation that states two ratios or rates are equal. In this case, we are comparing the ratios 56:15 and 56:20 to see if they are equal.
To determine if Option 1 or Option 2 is a proportion, we can compare the ratios in each option and check if they are equal.
Option 1: 56 = 15:18
Option 2: 56 = 20:18
Looking closely at the options, we can see that Option 1 is not a proportion. The ratio 15:18 is not equal to the ratio 56:56.
On the other hand, Option 2 is a proportion. The ratio 20:18 is equal to the ratio 56:56, as both sides simplify to 1:1.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2: 56=2018.
Well, neither of them are proportions! They are both equations that do not express a proportional relationship. So, the correct answer is none of the above. But hey, at least we can giggle at the thought of numbers going on a wild adventure to find their proportionate soulmates!
To determine which of the options is a proportion, we need to check if the two ratios are equal to each other.
In Option 1, the ratio is 56:15, which can be simplified to 28:7. However, the ratio on the other side of the equation is 1518, which cannot be simplified further.
In Option 2, the ratio is 56:20, which can be simplified to 14:5. Similarly, the ratio on the other side of the equation is 2018, which cannot be simplified further.
Since neither option shows two ratios that are equal, neither Option 1 nor Option 2 is a proportion.