Tuesday, November 18, 2008


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-


1) a ratio is a part to part to part a fraction is a part to whole and a percent is a part to part anad difference is subtracting. 2)boys 70/150 70 to 80 52% is boys and 150 - 70=80 boys.