Ratios and Proportions

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, expressed as 'a:b' or 'a/b'.

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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 the terms and then solve for the unknown.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls in a class of 30 students with 18 boys?

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3:2

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If 20 is to 11 as 60 is to x, what is x?

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x = 12.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 18:12?

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3:2.

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How do you determine which is the better deal between two products?

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Calculate the price per unit for each product and compare.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar.

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What does it mean to reduce a ratio to its lowest terms?

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To reduce a ratio to its lowest terms means to divide both terms by their greatest common factor.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 4:5, how many dogs are there if there are 16 cats?

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20 dogs.