Question

Write each statement as a proportion using colons. A. 4 is to 20 as 2 is to 10. B. 9 is to 27 as 2 is to 6.

Answer 1

4:20 2:10 —— 9:27 2:6

Answer 2

Answer:

A)

          4:20 :: 2:10  

B)

             9:27 :: 2:6

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that if we write a ratio then it could be written by making a single colon between the numerator and denominator and  as  is denoted by double colon.

A)

 4 is to 20 as 2 is 10

It could be represented in colons as follows:

                        4:20 :: 2:10

B)

9 is to 27 as 2 is to 6

It will be represented as follows:

                   9:27 :: 2:6