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Understanding basic ratio notation and partitioning

Ratio, proportion and rates • Ratio and proportion

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Ratio notation is a way to represent the relationship between two or more quantities.
  • For example, a ratio of 2:3 indicates that for every 2 parts of one quantity, there are 3 parts of another.
  • Ratios can be simplified by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor, allowing for easier comparison and understanding of relationships.

Flashcards

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How do you express the ratio of 12 to 8?

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The ratio of 12 to 8 can be expressed as 3:2 when simplified.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Ratios can be written in different forms (a:b or a/b).

Always simplify ratios to their lowest terms.

Partitions of a whole depend on the total sum of the ratio parts.

Use ratio notation in practical problems for clarity.

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