Aaric Ratio and Proportion

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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What is proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal. For example, if a:b = c:d, then a, b, c, and d are in proportion.

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If 3 avocados cost $6, how much does 1 avocado cost?

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$2

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If 3 avocados cost $6, how much do 7 avocados cost?

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$14

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In a recipe, if you double the ingredients, what happens to the ratio of the ingredients?

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The ratio remains the same, but the quantities of each ingredient are doubled.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar and 6 tablespoons of vanilla, how much of each ingredient would you use if you half the recipe?

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1 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons of vanilla.

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What is the formula to find the cost of multiple items based on a unit price?

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Cost = (Unit Price) x (Number of Items)

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If 9 avocados cost $5, how much do 18 avocados cost?

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$10

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the known values and solve for the unknown value.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.