RATION AND PROPORTIONS

RATIO

• A comparison of two quantities by division
• X/10 = 1/2

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PROPORTION

• 2 ratios that are equal.
• 1/2 = 11/22

WORD PROBLEM

• Bob ate 20 in 40 seconds
• How much gummy bears could he eat in 80 seconds
• 20/40 = x/80
• 40x2 = 80 and 20x2 = 40
• 40/80

APPLICATION

• If 2 employees finish 20 tasks in one week
• How many tasks will 5 employees finish in a week