Question

In each of the following, check whether or not the given ratios form a proportion:​
(iii)$12÷3$ $\text{and}$ $8÷2$

Answer 1

Given expression can be written as,
$12÷3$$=\frac{12}{3}=\frac{4\times 3}{3}=4$

$\text{and}$

$8÷2$$=\frac{8}{2}=\frac{4\times 2}{2}$

$\therefore$ $12÷3$$=8÷2$

Hence, form a proportion.