Proportions are equations that show equal ratios from "summary" of Maths Mate – 6 NEW by Madhubun
Proportions are like magical equations that allow us to compare different quantities in a way that shows their equal ratios. When we say that two ratios are proportional, we mean that they are equivalent to each other. This concept is fundamental in various mathematical applications, such as solving problems involving rates, percentages, and scaling.
In a proportion, the relationship between the quantities is expressed as a ratio of two numbers. These ratios are set equal to each other, forming an equation that helps us find unknown values. For example, if we have a proportion like 2:4 = 5:x, we can solve for x by cross-multiplying the terms to find the missing value.
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