3-4 Flashcards
1
Q
a comparison of two numbers by division
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ratio
2
Q
If a and b represent quantities measured in different units then the ratio of a to b
A
rate
3
Q
a rate with a denominator of 1
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unit rate
4
Q
when converting from one unit to another you must decide which conversion factor will produce the appropriate unit
A
unit analysis
5
Q
an equation that states that two ratios are equal
A
proportion
6
Q
a is to b as c is to d
A
extremes of the proportion
7
Q
b and c
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means of the proportions
8
Q
the products ad and bc of the proportion a/b=c/d
A
cross products
