Solving Ratio/Proportion Problems - Practice #4

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, 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 solve a proportion?

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

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If you earn $15 every 3 weeks, how much do you earn in 1 week?

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You earn $5 in 1 week.

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If a bird flies 35 meters in 10 seconds, what is its speed in meters per second?

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The speed is 3.5 meters per second.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys in a class with 12 girls and 16 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 12:16, which simplifies to 3:4.

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If the ratio of 6th graders to 7th graders is 4:1 and there are 8 7th graders, how many 6th graders are there?

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There are 32 6th graders.

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In a ratio of tenants to cars of 3:5, how many cars are there if there are 30 tenants?

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There are 50 cars.

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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.