Geometry A: Lesson 1 - Properties of Proportions
extremes
The first and last terms in a proportion are called
scale ratio
The ratio of the size of a model of an object to the size of the actual object is
means
are the second and third terms in a proportion.
The name of the quantities, 3 and 2 in the expression 3:6 = 1:2.
extremes
ratio
is a relationship between two similar quantities.
proportion
is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.
scale model
is the physical representation of an object to the size of the actual object.
The name of the quantities X and Y in the expression
means
The Means-Extremes Property states that in a(n) ___, the product of the means is equal to the product of the extremes.
proportion
The number of peas to carrots is the same as the number of corn to green beans.
proportion
The number of oranges compared to the total number of fruits in a fruit basket.
ratio
