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Which of the following best defines a ratio?
Which of the following best defines a ratio?
- The sum of two or more quantities
- The product of two or more quantities
- A comparison of two or more quantities (correct)
- The difference between two or more quantities
What is the purpose of a ratio?
What is the purpose of a ratio?
- To compare quantities (correct)
- To find the sum of quantities
- To find the difference between quantities
- To multiply quantities
Which of the following is NOT a way to express a ratio?
Which of the following is NOT a way to express a ratio?
- Decimal
- Fraction
- Exponent (correct)
- Percentage
Which of the following best describes a ratio?
Which of the following best describes a ratio?
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In a ratio, what does '8:6' represent?
In a ratio, what does '8:6' represent?
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How can a ratio be expressed?
How can a ratio be expressed?
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What is a proportion?
What is a proportion?
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What type of numbers are usually used in a ratio?
What type of numbers are usually used in a ratio?
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Study Notes
Ratio Definition
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A ratio compares two quantities.
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It shows the relative sizes of the quantities.
Ratio Purpose
- Ratios help express relationships between quantities.
- They allow comparisons and understanding of how quantities relate to each other.
Ratio Representation
- Ratios can be written in different ways, including a colon (8:6), a fraction (8/6), and using the word "to" (8 to 6).
- They can also be expressed as a percentage, but they are typically written in the format described above.
What a Ratio Represents
- The ratio "8:6" represents that for every 8 units of the first quantity, there are 6 units of the second quantity.
- The specific units can be specified, for example, 8 apples to 6 oranges.
Proportion Definition
- A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
- It demonstrates a proportional relationship between the quantities represented by the ratios.
Numbers Used in Ratios
- Ratios often use whole numbers but can also use decimals or fractions.
- They can be expressed as simplified fractions.
- When using mixed numbers in a ratio, they have to be converted into improper fractions.
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