Proportions and Solving Proportions

Proportions and Solving Proportions

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Mathematics

KG - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a proportion?

Back

A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you solve a proportion?

Back

To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the numbers and then divide to find the unknown.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for two ratios to be proportional?

Back

Two ratios are proportional if they represent the same relationship or if they can be simplified to the same fraction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the simplest form of a ratio?

Back

The simplest form of a ratio is when the numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If there are 10 frisbees and 8 bones, what is the ratio of bones to frisbees?

Back

The ratio of bones to frisbees is 8/10, which simplifies to 4/5.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the cross-multiplication method?

Back

Cross-multiplication is a method used to solve proportions by multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other ratio.

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