Proportions & complex ratios

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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 set up a proportion to solve a problem?

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To set up a proportion, you can use the formula a/b = c/d, where a and b are one ratio, and c and d are another ratio.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of 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 by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the cross-multiplication method in solving proportions?

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The cross-multiplication method involves multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other ratio and setting the two products equal to each other.

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If 5 ice cream cones are sold for every 3 brownies, what is the ratio of ice cream cones to brownies?

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The ratio of ice cream cones to brownies is 5:3.

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How do you find an unknown in a proportion?

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To find an unknown in a proportion, set up the proportion and use cross-multiplication to solve for the unknown.

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What is the relationship between direct variation and proportions?

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Direct variation describes a relationship where one variable is a constant multiple of another, which can be expressed as a proportion.

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How can you use proportions to solve real-world problems?

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Proportions can be used to solve real-world problems by setting up a relationship between two quantities and finding an unknown value.

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What is the formula for finding the total amount when given a ratio?

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The total amount can be found by adding the parts of the ratio and then using that sum to find the value of each part.