7.1 Group Work (Ratio and Proportion)

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What is a ratio?

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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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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply and then solve for the unknown variable.

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What is the ratio of length to width in a rectangle?

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The ratio of length to width in a rectangle is found by dividing the length by the width.

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If a rectangle has a length of 24 and a width of 12, what is the ratio in simplest form?

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In a recipe, if the ratio of milk to flour is 1.5:3, what is the simplified ratio?

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The simplified ratio is 1:2.

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If a sculpture is 120 feet long and the original object is 35 inches, how do you convert feet to inches?

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Multiply the length in feet by 12 to convert to inches.

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What is the ratio of wins to total meets if a team won 8 out of 10 meets?

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How do you find the missing value in a proportion?

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Set up the proportion and cross-multiply to find the missing value.