Question

use the cross product property to determine whether or not the following equations are proportions:

\\(\frac{10}{3} \div 25 = 2 \div 15\\)

Explanation:

Convert ratios to fractional form

$$ \frac{\frac{10}{3}}{25} = \frac{2}{15} $$

Simplify the complex fraction

$$ \frac{10}{3 \times 25} = \frac{10}{75} = \frac{2}{15} $$

Verify using cross-multiplication

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Answer:

Yes, the equation is a proportion.