Q2, HW #28 - Ratios & Proportions

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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.

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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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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the product of an integer with itself.

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Calculate 11².

Back

121

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Calculate 4².

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16

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

Back

4/6 or 2/3 when simplified.

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Write the ratio of STARS to SQUARES if there are 3 STARS and 4 SQUARES.

Back

3 to 4.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 8:12?

Back

2:3.

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

Back

2 to 3.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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Multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.