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1.	Show that the given number are in proportion or not....20, 18 ,40, 36
Answer» ong>Answer: 1. CHECK whether the two ratios form a PROPORTION or not: (i) 6 : 8 and 12 : 16; (ii) 24 : 28 and 36 : 48 Solution: (i) 6 : 8 and 12 : 16 6 : 8 = 6/8 = 3/4 12 : 16 = 12/16 = 3/4 Thus, the ratios 6 : 8 and 12 : 16 are equal.

Show that the given number are in proportion or not....20, 18 ,40, 36

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ong>Answer:

1. CHECK whether the two ratios form a PROPORTION or not:

(i) 6 : 8 and 12 : 16; (ii) 24 : 28 and 36 : 48

Solution:

(i) 6 : 8 and 12 : 16

6 : 8 = 6/8 = 3/4

12 : 16 = 12/16 = 3/4

Thus, the ratios 6 : 8 and 12 : 16 are equal.