Ratios and Proportions Practice Problems & Conceptual Mastery
A ratio compares two quantities by division. A proportion is a mathematical statement that two ratios are equal (a/b = c/d).
๐ Worked Step-by-Step Example
1. Cross multiply: 7 ยท x = 2 ยท 28 = 56. 2. Divide by 7: x = 56 / 7 = 8. Alternatively, notice 7 ร 4 = 28, so 2 ร 4 = 8.
๐ง Core Problem-Solving Strategies
1. Simplify Using GCD
Divide both parts of a ratio by their greatest common divisor to state it in simplest terms.
2. Cross-Multiplication for Proportions
In a proportion a/b = c/d, the cross products are equal: a ยท d = b ยท c.
3. The Unit Rate Method
Divide to find the value of 1 unit first, then multiply by the desired quantity.
๐ Key Mathematical Terms & Vocabulary
Ratio
A comparison of two quantities, often written as a : b, a to b, or a/b.
Proportion
An equation stating that two ratios are equivalent.
Unit Rate
A rate in which the second quantity in the comparison is one unit (e.g. miles per hour).
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Is order important in a ratio?
Yes! The ratio of boys to girls (3:4) is not the same as girls to boys (4:3).
How do I know if two ratios form a proportion?
Cross-multiply. If the cross products are equal, the ratios form a proportion.
Can ratios have units?
When comparing quantities with different units (like miles and hours), it is called a rate.
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