Ratios and Proportions Review

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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 does it mean for two ratios to be proportional?

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Two ratios are proportional if they express the same relationship between their quantities, meaning they can be set equal to each other.

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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To find a missing value in a proportion, you can cross-multiply and solve for the unknown.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something.

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How do you calculate a unit rate from a given quantity?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the total quantity by the number of units.

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If 1 cm on a map represents 25 km, how many kilometers does 3 cm represent?

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75 kilometers (3 cm x 25 km/cm = 75 km).

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What is the formula for finding the total cost when given a price per unit?

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Total Cost = Price per Unit x Number of Units.

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and both represent a comparison of two quantities.

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