Ratio and Proportions Essential Questions How do we find and simplify the ratio of two numbers? How can we use proportions to solve real world problems?
Ratios A comparison of two or more numbers that use addition Usually expressed in lowest terms: Are expressed without units Convert to “like” units so they cancel Ratios with unlike units are called unit rates such as mpg, mph, etc… Probability – the ratio of the number of successful outcomes to the number of total incomes
Example of ratios If 7 students in one class have pets and 18 do not, what is the ratio of the number of students who have pets to the total number of students?
Example of Ratios In an art class, 12 students report that drawing is their favorite medium. If there are 18 students in the class, what is the ratio of students who prefer drawing to the total number of students?
Comparing Ratios An orchard has 80 apple trees and 60 peach trees. Analyze the orchard’s mix of fruit trees. Does the orchard have a higher ratio of apple trees to the total number of trees? Or does the orchard have a higher ratio of peach trees to the total number of trees?
Proportions An equation that equates 2 ratios. Solved by setting the product of the means equal to the product of the extremes. a and d are the extremes, b and c are the means then ad = bc
Proportions Use cross-products to solve.
Using ratios Find x if the triangles are similar (sides are proportional to each other) x 45 20 30
Using Ratios Perimeter of a rectangle is 60. Ratio of length to width is 3:2. Find the length and width. Think of the length as “3x” and the width as “2x.” 3x + 3x + 2x + 2x = 60 10x = 60 x = 6 So the length is 3(6) = 18 and the width is 2(6) = 12.
Using Ratios The measure of the angles in this triangle is the extended ratio of 1:2:3. What are the measures of the angles? x + 2x + 3x = 180 6x = 180, so x = 30. 1 = 30, 2 = 60, 3 = 90
Using Ratios B If AB:BC is 7:4, find m. 19m + 3 12m A C
Factoring Review…..Yikes…..
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