Proportions and Rates in Real Life

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to proportions, rates, and practical applications in real-life scenarios.

Proportion

An equation that shows two ratios are equal.

Unit Rate

A comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together.

Cubic Feet

A measurement of volume that is equal to a cube that is one foot long on each side.

Gallons

A unit of measurement for fluid capacity equal to four quarts.

Butterfly Method

A visual method for solving proportions by cross-multiplying the pairs of terms.

Constant Rate

A rate that does not change over time.

Error Analysis

A process of reviewing steps in a calculation or reasoning to identify and explain mistakes.

Rate of Filling

The speed at which a tank or container is filled with a substance, typically measured in quantity per unit of time.

STEM Connection

A link between academic concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and real-world applications.

Proportional Reasoning

The ability to use ratios and proportions to solve problems involving relationships between quantities.