Tuesday, November 25, 2008

1. Explain what you think each word means when it is used to make a comparison.
a) ratio-
b) percent-what numbers are put together to make a quick percent answer
c) fraction-put
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-