ratios and 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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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 do you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the ratios. If the products are equal, then the ratios form a proportion.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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If 5 cups of flour make 3 pies, how many cups of flour are needed for 1 pie?

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1.67 cups of flour.

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Write the ratio of 16 boys to 32 girls in simplest form.

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If you spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete, what is the cost per pound?

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$8 per pound.

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What is the ratio of stars to squares if there are 3 stars and 4 squares?

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The ratio is 3 to 4.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means that they represent the same relationship between quantities.