Ratios and Proportions Pre-Test

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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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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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To determine if two ratios form a proportion, cross-multiply and check if the products are equal.

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What is the formula to find the price per gallon?

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Price per gallon = Total cost / Number of gallons.

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If a 12 pack of Coke costs $3.50, what is the cost per can?

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Cost per can = Total cost / Number of cans = $3.50 / 12 = $0.29.

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What is the better buy: a 12 pack for $3.50 or a 6 pack for $1.80?

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The 12 pack is the better buy because it costs less per can.

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Solve the proportion: 3/4 = x/12. What is x?

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x = 9.

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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 of STARS to SQUARES 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.

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How can you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor.