Ratio and Proportion

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A comparison of two quantities using division.

Front

Give a real-life example of a ratio.

Back

4 meatballs : 1 cup of sauce

Front

Solve the proportion: 7/10 = x/28

Back

x = 19.6

Front

Solve for x: 5/x = 15/45

Back

x = 9

Front

What is a proportion?

Back

An equation that states two ratios are equal.

Front

If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:2, how many dogs are there if there are 9 cats?

Back

6 dogs.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

Back

To reduce the ratio to its simplest form.

Front

Solve for x: 4/x = 2/8

Back

x = 16

Front

What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

Back

Ratios can be expressed as fractions.

Front

If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much flour is needed for 4 cups of sugar?

Back

6 cups of flour.