Friday, November 21, 2008

comparing and scaling inv. 1 math reflections

1. Explain what you think each word means when it is used to make a comparison.a) ratio-b) percent-c) fraction-d) difference –2) Give an example of a situation using each concept to compare two quantities. (150 total seventh graders, 80 girls, 70 boys)a) ratio-b) percent-c) fraction-d) difference-


A ratio is part to part 80/150

B percent is a # out of 100 70%

C fraction 70/150

D defference 150-70=80