A ratio is a way to compare two quantities that are measured in the same units by using division 45 : 100 Ratio
A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. 45 /100 = 90 / 200 Proportion
To solve a proportion you must: First cross-multiply 45/ 100 = x / 200 Solving Proportions
Multiply the denominator of the first by the numerator of the second 45 / 100 = x / 200
Then multiply the numerator of the first by the denominator of the second 45 / 100 = x / 200
Make them equal: 45(200) = 100(x)
Solve. 100x = 9000
Since x is being multiplied by 100, to solve we must now divide by 100 to get x by itself
What you do to one side of the equal sign, you must do to the other side of the equal sign
100x / 100 = 9000 / 100
X = 90 Our Proportion is solved