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8. Ratio and Rates
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |