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Question
Determine if the following ratio form a proportion
39 litres : 65 litres :: 6 bottles : 10 bottles
Solution
The correct answer is Yes
Explanation
39 litres : 65 litres :: 6 bottles : 10 bottles
⇒ 39 litres : 65 litres = $\dfrac{39}{65}$ = $\dfrac{3}{5}$
6 bottles : 10 bottles
⇒ 6 bottles : 10 bottles = $\dfrac{6}{10}$ = $\dfrac{3}{5}$
∴ 39 litres : 65 litres :: 6 bottles : 10 bottles are in proportion.
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