Ratio and Proportion 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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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 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 does it mean for two quantities to be proportional?

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Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio or rate.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many boys are there if there are 28 girls?

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There are 21 boys. (3/4 = x/28; x = 21)

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What is the cross-multiplication method used for?

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Cross-multiplication is used to determine if two ratios are proportional by multiplying the outer and inner terms.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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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 values in the proportion.

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How can you represent a ratio in fraction form?

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

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What is an example of a non-proportional relationship?

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An example of a non-proportional relationship is when the ratio of distance to time changes, such as driving at varying speeds.