Question

which one of the following is true about the representation 2:3 :: 4: 6 ?

• A. It is a ratio
• B. It is not a proportion
• C. Product of means= product of extremes
• D. Product of means is not equal to product of extremes

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Product of means= product of extremes

Using the rule of proportion, we have product of extremes equals the product of means.
Here, $2:3::4:6⟹2\times 6=3\times 4$