Unit 1 - Topic A & B: Intro. to Ratios & Equivalent Ratios

Vocabulary words and definitions for Unit 1 - Topics A & B

ratio

A ratio is a relationship between two quantities that compares their sizes, often expressed as a fraction or with a colon (e.g., 3:1).

quantity

A quantity is a specified amount or measurement of something that can be counted or measured, forming a part of a ratio.

factor

A number that is multiplied by another number to make a product

multiple

A number you get when you multiply a given number by a whole number

equivalent ratio

A ratio that expresses the same relationship between values as another ratio, often achieved by multiplying or dividing both terms by the same non-zero number.

multiplicative comparison

A way to compare two quantities by stating how many times one quantity is as great as the other. It highlights the relationship through multiplication rather than addition.

tape diagram

A visual representation using rectangles to show the relationship between quantities, often used to illustrate ratios or fractions.

ratio table

A table that displays pairs of equivalent ratios in an organized manner, allowing for easy comparison and identification of patterns between different ratios.

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