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  • 24-04-2016
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Which one of the following statements expresses a true proportion?

A. 2 : 3 = 3 : 2
B. 3 : 5 = 12 : 20
C. 42 : 7 = 6 : 2
D. 14 : 6 = 28 : 18

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  • 24-04-2016
The answer is B. 3 : 5 = 12 : 20

2:3 doesn't equal 3:2 because they are backwards
42:7 doesn't equal 6:2 because 42:7 simplifies to 6:1 which is not equal to 6:2
14:6 doesn't equal 28:18 because 14:6 simplifies to 7:3 and 28:18 simplifies to 14:9, and these two proportions are not equal
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