Pattern B consists of four tiles like pattern A. Write a proportion involving red dots and blue dots in pattern A and B. Are they in direct proportion? If yes, write the constant of proportion.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The number of red dots in pattern A (•) = 4

The number of blue dots in pattern A (⃘) = 2

Pattern B consists of four tiles like pattern A i.e.

Patter A × 4 = Pattern B

∴ Proportion in pattern =

Now, proportion of blue dots and red dots in pattern B =