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Math Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equivalent Ratios | Ratios that express the same relationship between two quantities. |
| Rate | A ratio comparing two quantities with different kinds of units. |
| Ratio | A comparison of two quantities by division. |
| Ratio Table | A table with columns filled with pairs of numbers that have the same ratio. |
| Unit Rate | A rate that is simplified so that it has a denominator of 1. |
| Unit Price | The cost per unit. |
| Proportion | An equation stating that two ratios or rates are equivalent. |
| Scale Factor | A scale written as a ratio without units in simplest form. |
| Scaling | To multiply or divide two related quantities by the same number. |
| Benchmark Fractions | Fractions that are used when estimating part of a whole. |
| Percent | A ratio that compares a number to 100. |
| Benchmark Percent | Percent's that are used when estimating part of a whole. |