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Comparing Quantities in Math

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What is the ratio of quarts to gallons in milk?

4:1

In a town with 400 commuters, 120 people drive to work, what is the ratio of drivers to cyclists?

120:280

If Angie sells car batteries and gnomes in a ratio of 35:2, and sells 280 car batteries, how many gnomes did she sell?

16

In Rockville, if there are 12 drummers, and guitar players outnumber drummers 13:3, how many guitar players are there?

52

If snow is falling at a rate of 2 inches per hour, how many hours will it take for 12 inches to fall?

6

What is the purpose of comparisons in math?

To find the ratio or proportion of two things

What is a ratio in math?

A comparison between two things

What is the ratio of apples to oranges in the given bowl of fruit?

3:4

What is a proportion in math?

A pair of equal ratios

Why are comparisons in everyday life often considered mean?

Because they are often used to belittle others

Comparisons can be mean, but in math, they serve a useful purpose. Learn how to compare quantities in math and discover their importance in problem-solving. This quiz will test your understanding of comparisons in a math context.

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