Ratio & Proportion

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  • Ratio & Proportion
    • Ratio
      • Simplifying Ratio
      • The ratio is a way of comparing two or more quantities
      • Equivalent Ratio
        • The ratio 2:5 and 5:10 are called Equivalent Ratios.
        • Equivalent Ratios show the same proportion (like fractions)
        • 10:20 and 5:10 and 1:2
      • Ratio compares part to part
    • Proportion
      • Direct Proportion
        • As one amount increases, another amount increases at the same rate
      • Proportion compares part to whole
      • Proportions can be written as fractions or percentages
      • Inverse Proportion
        • When two quantities are in inverse proportion one increases, the other decreases in the same ratio
        • 1:8  = 2:?            Inverse Proportion
          • Steps:
            • 8=a Answer= n 1=b 2=c
              • c~b=n
    • Try These:
      • 1:8  = 2:?            Inverse Proportion
        • Steps:
          • 8=a Answer= n 1=b 2=c
            • c~b=n
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