Ratios and Proportions Percents Flashcard

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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 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 and then divide to find the unknown value.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100.

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How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

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To calculate a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (in decimal form).

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What is the formula for finding the sale price after a discount?

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Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price x Discount Rate).

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How do you find the original price from a sale price?

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Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount Rate).

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What is the ratio of flour to sugar in a recipe that calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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If a car travels 240 miles in 4 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?

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The speed is 60 miles/hour.

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