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QuizMultiple Choice
Proportions
Question 8 • SSCR 26 Math Essentials A
When creating vases for the craft fair, Thomas used the proportion 3 pounds of clay is to 8 vases as 9 pounds of clay is to 24 vases. Which proportion can be used to represent the situation?
Answer
A
StartFraction 3 over 8 EndFraction = StartFraction 24 over 9 EndFraction
B
StartFraction 3 over 8 EndFraction = StartFraction 9 over 24 EndFraction
C
StartFraction 3 over 9 EndFraction = StartFraction 24 over 8 EndFraction
D
StartFraction 9 over 3 EndFraction = StartFraction 8 over 24 EndFraction