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Math 7 Unit 3
Ratios
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ratio | A comparison of one number to another number |
| Unit Rate | A ratio where the amount of one quantity is given per single unit of another quantity (found by dividing) |
| Proportion | An equation where two fractions are set equal to each other |
| Complex Fraction | A ratio that includes fractions in the numerator and/or denominator |
| Proportional Relationship | When two variables ALWAYS have a constant ratio, we say the two variables have a proportional relationship or are proportional |
| Constant of Proportionality | When two variables have a proportional relationship or are called proportional if their ratio is always the same |