Ratios and Proportion
A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.
A proportion is an equation stating that two ratios are equal.
Two ratios are equal if and only if their cross products are equal. To solve a proportion, use the fact that the cross products are equal. Set the cross products equal to each other and solve for the unknown value.
A rate is a ratio of two quantities having different units of measurement.
Solve problems involving rates by using proportions.
A scale is a ratio that compares the size of a model to the size of the actual object. Proportions can be used to solve problems involving scales.
Ratios and Proportion
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Carleen Eaton
Grant Fraser




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