Readiness - Proportional Reasoning

Front

What is a rate in mathematics?

Back

A rate is a type of ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as miles per hour or price per item.

Front

How do you convert meters to centimeters?

Back

To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100, since 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.

Front

If Greg's table is 3.75 meters long, how long should his tablecloth be if it is 20 centimeters longer on each end?

Back

The tablecloth should be 3.75 meters + 20 cm + 20 cm = 3.75 meters + 40 cm = 4.15 meters.

Front

How many inches are in a foot?

Back

There are 12 inches in a foot.

Front

If Alondra's normal stride is 24 inches, how many strides does she take to walk 1 mile?

Back

1 mile = 63,360 inches. Therefore, the number of strides = 63,360 inches / 24 inches per stride = 2,640 strides.

Front

What is the ratio of gold medals to total medals if a team won 34 gold medals and 103 total medals?

Back

The ratio of gold medals to total medals is 34 to 103.

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

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

Front

How do you find equivalent ratios?

Back

To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the total distance walked based on strides?

Back

Total distance = Number of strides × Length of each stride.

Front

If a ratio table shows 32 to 64, what is the missing number if the ratio is consistent?

Back

The missing number is 64, as it maintains the ratio of 1:2.