Ratios and Proportional Relationships

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, often expressed in the form a:b.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find a unit rate?

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A unit rate is found by dividing the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, typically expressed per one unit of the second item.

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What is the unit rate of 120 miles in 2 hours?

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The unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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If the ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3, how many green apples are there if there are 12 red apples?

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There are 9 green apples.

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What is the formula for finding a missing value in a proportion?

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If a/b = c/d, then ad = bc, where a, b, c, and d are the terms of the proportion.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:5 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 10 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar are needed.