Ratios (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Flashcards

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What ratios compare

Quantities measured in same units

Does order matter in ratios?

Yes, order matters

How to create equivalent ratios

Multiply or divide both parts by same number

Key rule for equivalent ratios

Do same to both parts

Simplify whole number ratios method

Divide both by highest common factor

Simplify ratios with fractions method

Multiply both by lowest common denominator

Simplify ratios with decimals method

Multiply by power of 10, then simplify

Step 1: dividing quantity in ratio

Add ratio numbers to get total parts

Step 2: dividing quantity in ratio

Divide quantity by total to find one part value

Check answer when dividing in ratio

Add parts together - should equal original total

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