Lesson 22 - Ratios and Proportions
If a compound is being made with 1 tablespoon of Hydrocodone Solution and 2 tablespoons of Cherry flavoring, how would the ratio be written?
1 : 2
Change to a ratio in its lowest term: 2mg:8mg =
1mg:4mg
Change to a ratio in its lowest term: 6 is to 9 =
2:3
Change to a ratio in its lowest term: 2 is to 7 =
2:7
A ratio written as 3 : 9, would be a proportion of?
3 is to 9
Change to a ratio in its lowest term: 7/8 =
7:8
A proportion can be translated into simplified terms as a unit of measure.
False
Fill in the blank for the ratios to form a proportion: 3:5::x:100 =
Multiply the outside number Multiply the inside number Solve for X 300::5x 60 = x Answer: 60
Fill in the blank for the ratios to form a proportion: X:12::5:6 =
Multiply the outside number Multiply the inside number Solve for X 6x::60 = X = 10 Answer: 10
Fill in the blank for the ratios to form a proportion: 2:3::4:x =
Multiply the outside number Multiply the inside number Solve for X 2x::12 = X = 6 Answer: 6
Fill in the blank for the ratios to form a proportion: X:15::2:5 =
Multiply the outside number (outsides) Multiply the inside number (insides) Solve for X 5x::30 X = 6 Answer: 6
Change to a ratio in its lowest term: 36%
The answer is 36:10 reduced to the lowest term using(4) which will be 9:25 Answer: 9:25
How many drops are there in 1 milliliter?
There are 20 drops in 1 ml. This is especially important when dispensing eye drops and ear drops. Answer: 20 drops
Change to a ratio in its lowest term: 0.08 =
To convert the decimal to a ratio by moving the decimal twice to equal 8 : 100 then reduce to lowest term by using (4). Answer: 2:25
What is the term when two proportions are equal?
True Proportion