Review for Test: 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. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), with a colon (e.g., 2:3), or in words (e.g., '2 to 3').

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, you can cross-multiply. For example, if a/b = c/d, then ad = bc.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If there are 2 large circles and 5 quadrilaterals, what is the ratio of large circles to all quadrilaterals?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How many cups are in 10 gallons of milk?

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There are 160 cups in 10 gallons of milk.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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If 5 out of 600 cameras have defects, how many cameras were packaged if 2 had defects?

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240 cameras were packaged.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a computer company can build 96 laptops in 8 hours, how many can they build in 8 hours?

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They can build 12 laptops in 8 hours.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the height of a fountain at the 10th hour if it shoots water every hour?

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The height of the fountain at the 10th hour is 50 feet.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2