Which statement is true?

a: 4/12 > 5/8 because 5/8 is greater than 1/12 and 4/12 is closer to 1 than 1/2

b: 4/12 < 5/8 because 4/12 is less than 1/2 and 5/8 is greater than 1/2

c: 5/8 < 4/12 because 4/12 and 5/8 are both closer to 1 than 1/2

d: 5/8 < 4/12 because 5/8 and 4/12 are both less than 1/2

answer:

i would say a

step-by-step explanation:

1.4

2.3

step-by-step explanation:

the formula for the constant of variation is

y= kx

divide each side by x

y/x =kx/x

y/x =k

we know a and y

1.   y/x = k

4/1 =4

check the other values to make sure they are the same

8/2 = 4   12/3 =4   and 16/4 =4  

the constant of variation is 4

2.   y/x = k

3/1 =3

check the other values to make sure they are the same

6/2 = 3   9/3 =3   and 12/4 =3  

the constant of variation is 3