Explain the different between a ratio and a proportion

Consider the reaction 2x2y2+z2⇌2x2y2z which has a rate law of rate= k[x2y2][z2] select a possible mechanism for the reaction.

The parabola x = y² - 9 opens: a.)up b.)down c.) right d.)left

Four individuals pool money together to start a new business and agree to split the profits equally. n invests $6,000, x invests $2,000, y invests $8,000 and z invests $4,000. if the profits for the first month were $100,000, y receives than if the profits were divided in proportion to how much they invested.