Simplifying Ratios Quiz

What is the first step in simplifying a ratio that includes decimals?

• Add the decimals together

• Multiply both sides by 10 until there are no decimals

• Convert decimals to fractions

• Divide both sides by 10

How can you simplify the ratio 1.5 to 4.5?

• Divide both sides by 1.5

• Multiply both sides by 10 and then simplify

• Add 1 to both sides

• Convert to fractions and simplify

When simplifying ratios with mixed units, what is the key step?

• Ignore the units

• Add the units together

• Convert both figures to the smaller unit

• Convert both figures to the larger unit

How do you simplify the ratio 50 minutes to 1.5 hours?

• Convert hours to minutes and simplify

• Convert minutes to hours and simplify

• Add 10 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the goal when converting a ratio to the form 1:n?

• Make both sides fractions

• Make both sides decimals

• Make one side equal to 1

• Make both sides equal

How do you convert the ratio 3 to 20 to the form 1:n?

• Multiply both sides by 3

• Divide both sides by 3

• Add 3 to both sides

• Subtract 3 from both sides

What is the result of converting the ratio 3 to 20 to the form 1:n?

• 1 to 6.6

• 1 to 6.5

• 1 to 6.8

• 1 to 6.7

What is the goal when converting a ratio to the form n:1?

• Make both sides fractions

• Make both sides decimals

• Make one side equal to 1

• Make both sides equal

How do you convert the ratio 5 to 20 to the form n:1?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Multiply both sides by 5

• Divide both sides by 20

What is the result of converting the ratio 5 to 20 to the form n:1?

• 0.5 to 1

• 1 to 0.25

• 0.25 to 1

• 0.75 to 1