Ratios & Proportions

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing 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 express a ratio?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (1/2), with a colon (1:2), or with the word 'to' (1 to 2).

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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.

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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, cross-multiply the terms and set the products equal to each other.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the formula to find the percentage?

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Percentage = (Part/Whole) x 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and they represent the same relationship between two quantities.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the total when given a part and a percentage?

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Total = Part / (Percentage/100).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a circle graph (pie chart)?

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A circle graph, or pie chart, is a circular statistical graphic divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions.

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How do you find the fraction of a whole represented by a part in a circle graph?

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Fraction = Part / Whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B