Using fractions to describe proportions Let’s Learn Together
1 We can use fractions and percentages to describe a proportion. In this pencil case, 4 are red and 12 are yellow. We can say that of the pencils
4 ___ 16
are red. 4 ___ 16
1 __ 4
simplifies to . So, the proportion of red pencils is 1 __ 4 .
1 __ 4
is equivalent to 25%, so we can say that 25% of the pencils are red.
Let’s Try It There are 10 pieces of fruit in a bowl. (a) What proportion of the fruit are the oranges? (b) Which fruit shows a proportion of ?
3 ___ 10
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