Ratios and Proportions

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What is the ratio of cats to dogs if there are 2 cats and 5 dogs?

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2:5

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What are unit rates?

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Ratios whereby the amount given is per 1 unit.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A lowercase letter that represents an unknown.

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What is the first step when solving a proportion?

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Write a word label.

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How do you express the ratio of 3 apples to 4 oranges?

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3:4

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What is the definition of a ratio?

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A comparison of two quantities by division.

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

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2:3

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What is a proportion?

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An equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find a unit rate?

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Divide the first quantity by the second quantity.