U2L7 - Comparing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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How can you compare two ratios?

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To compare two ratios, you can cross-multiply or convert them to fractions and compare their values.

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What is the significance of the order of terms in a ratio?

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The order of terms in a ratio matters because it indicates the relationship between the two quantities being compared.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two parts of a whole, showing the relationship between those two parts.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole, showing the relationship between the part and the total.

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How do you determine which recipe has a stronger flavor based on ratios?

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To determine which recipe has a stronger flavor, compare the ratios of the flavoring ingredient to the base ingredient in each recipe.

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What is the role of proportions in comparing ratios?

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Proportions help in comparing ratios by establishing that two ratios are equal, allowing for easier comparison.