8 a
3
In the diagram,
= Complete the
b 8
statement below. Justify your answer.
3
b
&
5
(Type the ratio as a simplified fraction.)
Choose the correct answer below.
O A. The proportion above is equivalent to the original proportion because it follows the proportion property where the denominator is added to the numerator of each ratio.
O B. The proportion above is equivalent to the original proportion because it follows the proportion property where the extremes of the proportion are switched.
O C. The proportion above is equivalent to the original proportion because it follows the proportion property where the means of the proportion are switched.
OD. The proportion above is equivalent to the original proportion because it follows the proportion property where the reciprocal of each ratio is given.