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To compare ratios, compare the products of the outer terms by the inner terms.
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Bryan Cooley
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∙ 8y agoWe compare rates just as we compare ratios, by cross multiplying.
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How do ratios of side lengths compare for similar triangles?
they both have the same ratios
How do the ratios of side lenghts compare for triangles that are not similar?
There are no ratios that can be used for triangles that are not similar.
How to create equivalent ratios?
Ratios are used to compare numbers. When you're working with ratios, it's sometimes easier to work with an equivalent ratio.
Do all ratios compare a parts of a whole?
yes
How do you compare two ratios in two ways?
Treat the ratios as fractions. One way you can compare them is to convert them to decimal (divide the numerator by the denominator, or the first number of the ratio by the second number), then compare. Another way is to find a common denominator, then compare the numerators.
How do ratios of side lengths compare for similar triangles?
they both have the same ratios
How do the ratios of side lenghts compare for triangles that are not similar?
There are no ratios that can be used for triangles that are not similar.
How do mole ratios compare to volume ratios for gaseous reactants and products in a balanced chemical equation?
At constant temperature and pressure the ratios are equal.
How to create equivalent ratios?
Ratios are used to compare numbers. When you're working with ratios, it's sometimes easier to work with an equivalent ratio.
How does ratios help us with cooking?
You can compare the ounces.
Do all ratios compare a parts of a whole?
yes
How do you compare two ratios in two ways?
Treat the ratios as fractions. One way you can compare them is to convert them to decimal (divide the numerator by the denominator, or the first number of the ratio by the second number), then compare. Another way is to find a common denominator, then compare the numerators.
How can ratios be used to compare two numbers?
Only 2
Ratios that compare quantities of different units are called?
Proportion (i think...)
How can ratios solve mathematical problems?
they show us how to compare things
What are ratios equal to 53?
Ratios are about comparison, one number to another. You can't have a ratio from only one number, as there isn't anything to compare it to.
Why do you compare ratios?
because you have to answer the problem anywayyy do u might as well figuare it out
