Bits & Pieces Review 1

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they simplify to the same fraction or if their cross products are equal.

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What is the process to simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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If there are 88 students in 4 classes, how do you find the number of students per class?

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Divide the total number of students (88) by the number of classes (4), resulting in 22 students per class.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3.

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How do you solve for a variable in a table?

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To solve for a variable in a table, use the information provided in the table to set up an equation and solve for the variable.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 35:14?

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The simplified form of the ratio 35:14 is 5:2.

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What is the significance of equivalent ratios in real-life applications?

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Equivalent ratios are important in real-life applications such as cooking, scaling recipes, and comparing quantities.

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How can ratios be used to compare different quantities?

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Ratios can be used to compare different quantities by expressing them in relation to each other, allowing for easier comparison.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.