Ch. 5 - Ratio & Proportion Flashcards
1
Q
Ratio
A
Comparison of two numbers using division
2
Q
Comparison
A
Examining two numbers to see which is larger
3
Q
Fractional Form
A
Expressed as a fraction
4
Q
Proportion
A
Two equal ratios
5
Q
Unknown Term
A
The missing number in a proportion
6
Q
n
A
A letter (variable) used to stand for an unknown number
7
Q
Mixture
A
Combination of two or more items
8
Q
Sprocket
A
A wheel with teeth that pulls a chain
9
Q
Conversion
A
Change from one unit of measure to a different one
10
Q
Currency
A
Money