Friday, November 21, 2008

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-





Ratio: 80:70

Percent: Girls: about 66% and Boys: about 46%

Fraction: Girls: 80/150 Boys: 70/150

Difference:150-80=70 and 150-70=80