Ratios, Proportions, & Percent Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, 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 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 solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and set the products equal to each other.

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What is the formula for calculating percentage?

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Percentage = (Part / Whole) x 100.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (expressed as a decimal).

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What does it mean to find a part of a whole?

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Finding a part of a whole involves determining a specific portion of a total quantity.

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How can you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios and fractions both represent a relationship between two quantities, but ratios compare two quantities directly, while fractions represent a part of a whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply the result by 100.