Ratios & Proportions Flashcardizz

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What is the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality is the ratio between two proportional quantities, often represented as 'k' in the equation y = kx.

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How do you find the unit price of an item?

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To find the unit price, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, for Sargento cheese slices, $2.48 for 10 slices gives a unit price of $0.248 per slice.

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If there are 75 pieces of candy in a 15 oz bag, how many pieces of candy are there per ounce?

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5 pieces per ounce (75 pieces ÷ 15 oz = 5 pieces/oz).

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What does it mean for a table to be proportional?

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A table is proportional if the ratio of the values in one column to the values in another column remains constant.

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How can you find the constant of proportionality?

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The constant of proportionality can be found by calculating the unit rate, which is the ratio of one quantity to another when one of the quantities is 1.

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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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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 determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is a rate in which the second quantity is one unit. For example, if a car travels 300 miles in 5 hours, the unit rate is 60 miles per hour.

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What is the formula for finding a unit price?

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Unit Price = Total Price ÷ Number of Units.

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