in the proportion x:y = z:w, which of the following refers to the means?
a) x, y
b) z, w
c) x,w
d) y, z


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Question:

» In the proportion x:y = z:w, which of the following refers to the means?

  • a) x, y
  • b) z, w
  • c) x,w
  • [tex] \green{ \sf{d) \: y, z}}[/tex]

Answer:

  • [tex] \color{hotpink} \bold{ \: y, z}[/tex]

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Explanation:

  • [tex] \underline{ \boxed{ \bold{x:y = z:w}}}[/tex]

Study the format of given proportion.

— The inner numbers, y and z, are called means. While the outer numbers x and w, are the extremes of the proportion.

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