Proportions

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What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you write a ratio as a fraction?

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To write a ratio as a fraction, place the first quantity over the second quantity. For example, the ratio 15 to 6 is written as 15/6.

Front

What is the simplest form of the ratio 15 girls to 6 boys?

Back

5/2

Front

What does it mean for two ratios to form a proportion?

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Two ratios form a proportion if they are equivalent, meaning they represent the same relationship.

Front

Do the ratios 5:2 and 10:4 form a proportion?

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Yes, they form a proportion because 5/2 = 10/4.

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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.

Front

If 3/4 = x/8, what is the value of x?

Back

x = 6.

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What is the missing side in the proportion 7/x = 14/2?

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x = 1.

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How do you find the missing term in a proportion?

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Use cross-multiplication to find the missing term.

Front

What is the ratio of 24 players to 3 teams in simplest form?

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8/1