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8. Ratio and Rates
Term | Definition |
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ratio | A relationship where for every x units of one quantity there are y unit of another quantity. |
rate | A ratio that compares two quantities with different units of measure. |
unit rate | A rate in which the comparison is to one unit. |
proportion | A statement that two ratios are equal. |
percent | A ration where the first term is compared to 100. |
formula | A rule that uses symbols to relate two or more quantities. |
percent | A ratio where the first term is compared to 100 |
capacity | The volume of a container measured in liquid units |
meter | Metric unit of length |
gram | Metric unit of mass |
liter | Metric unit of capacity |
kilo- | Prefix meaning 1,000 |
centi- | Prefix meaning 1/100 |
milli- | Prefix meaning 1/1000 |