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Which of the following is an example of a ratio?
Which of the following is an example of a ratio?
- 4 x 6
- 7 - 1
- 2:3 (correct)
- 3 + 5
What are the names of the three types of ratios?
What are the names of the three types of ratios?
- part to part, part to percent, part to fraction
- part to whole, part to part, part to half
- part to part, part to whole, ratio as a fraction (correct)
- part to part, part to some, fraction to whole
What is the proportion of boys to girls in a class if there are 12 boys and 18 girls?
What is the proportion of boys to girls in a class if there are 12 boys and 18 girls?
- 2:3 (correct)
- 5:4
- 3:2
- 4:5
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make half of the recipe, how many cups of flour do you need?
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make half of the recipe, how many cups of flour do you need?
Convert the fraction 3/5 to a percent.
Convert the fraction 3/5 to a percent.
Flashcards
Example of a ratio
Example of a ratio
A relationship between two quantities showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other, such as 2:3.
Types of ratios
Types of ratios
The three types are part to part, part to whole, and ratio as a fraction.
Boys to girls ratio
Boys to girls ratio
For 12 boys and 18 girls, the ratio is simplified to 2:3.
Halved recipe measurement
Halved recipe measurement
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Convert fraction to percent
Convert fraction to percent
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Study Notes
Ratios and Proportions
- A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, often expressed as a fraction, percentage, or rate.
- There are three types of ratios: part-to-part, part-to-whole, and rate.
- In a class with 12 boys and 18 girls, the proportion of boys to girls is 12:18 or 2:3.
- To find half of a recipe that calls for 2 cups of flour, you need to divide the amount of flour by 2, so you need 1 cup of flour.
- The fraction 3/5 can be converted to a percent by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100: (3 ÷ 5) × 100 = 60%.
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Test your knowledge of ratios and proportions with this quiz. From identifying examples of ratios to understanding the different types of ratios, this quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself and see how well you can solve ratio-related questions!
