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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 7

Algebra | Geometry | Measurement | Statistics | Probability | Number | Processes

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Standard 6.0 Knowledge of Number Relationships and Computation/Arithmetic

Topic C. Number Computation

Indicator 3. Analyze ratios, proportions, or percents

Objective a. Determine equivalent ratios

Assessment limit: Use denominators as factors of 300 but less than 101 and whole numbers (0-100)

Selected Response Item

At an afterschool tutoring program, the ratio of teachers to students is 18 to 100.

Which ratio is equivalent to the ratio of teachers to students?

  1. 1 to 18
  2. 9 to 50
  3. 4 to 25
  4. 6 to 20
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Correct Answer:
B

Assessment limit:
Use denominators as factors of 300 but less than 101 and whole numbers (0-100)