Ratios and Proportions

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Ratio of cats to dogs if there are 2 cats and 5 dogs?

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2:5

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What is the ratio of strawberries to the total if there are 20 strawberries and 35 grapes?

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20:55

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What is a ratio?

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A comparison of two units

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Unit rates are...

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ratios whereby the amount given is per 1 unit

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To find a unit rate you must

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divide

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Find the unit rate for 10 apples that cost $2.00

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$0.20 per apple

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Two ratios that are equal are called

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proportions

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When solving a proportion, what is the first step?

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write a word label

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What is a variable?

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A lowercase letter that represents an unknown