Question

Verify whether the following numbers are in proportion: 8, 15, 3, 6

Answer 1

These numbers are not in proportion because
8:15::3:6
8×6=15×3
48=45
48 is not equal to 45
so these numbers are not there in proportion

Answer 2

Given:

Verify whether the following numbers are in proportion: 8, 15, 3, 6

Solution:

8, 15, 3, 6

Write the numbers as a Ratio.

8 : 15 : : 3 : 6

8 and 6 are Extreme Terms

15 and 3 are Middle Terms.

Product of Extreme Terms = Product of middle terms.

8 : 15 : : 3 : 6

8 x 6 = 15 x 3

48 = 45 (not equal)

Product of Extreme Terms is NOT equal to the Product of middle terms.

Hence, They are not in proportion.