Ratios and Proportions

Front

Express the ratio as a fraction in simplest form: 18 ounces to 3 cups

Back

6 to 1

Front

Solve the proportion: 5/10 = x/15

Back

x = 15

Front

Which represents the relationship of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits?

Back

2:6

Front

Solve for x in the equation: 3x + 1 = 22

Back

x = 7

Front

Solve for x in the equation: 4x = 2

Back

x = 1/2

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.

Front

What is a proportion?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

2:3

Front

How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

Back

Divide both terms by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in 2:3.

Front

If 4 apples cost $2, how much do 10 apples cost?

Back

$5 (using the ratio 4 apples to $2).