Ratios, Rates, 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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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a special kind of ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as miles per hour or price per item.

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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 can you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, you can use cross-multiplication, where you multiply the outer terms and the inner terms and set them equal to each other.

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If 2:3 is a ratio, what is the equivalent ratio when both terms are multiplied by 3?

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6:9

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If 1:2 is a ratio, what is the equivalent ratio when both terms are multiplied by 7?

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7:14

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If John caught 14 trout out of 50 fish, what is the ratio of trout to total fish?

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The ratio of trout to total fish is 14:50, which simplifies to 7:25.

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How do you estimate a population based on a sample?

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To estimate a population, use the ratio of the sample to the total and apply it to the estimated total population.