problemratios
nounUK /ˈprɒbləm ˈreɪʃiəʊz/
US /ˈprɑːbləm ˈreɪʃioʊz/
Problemratios are numbers that show how two parts of a tricky math question compare.
The teacher asked us to find the problemratios in the word problem about sharing apples.
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2. The numbers used to compare two groups when solving a story problem.
We wrote the problemratios for boys to girls in the class.
3. A pair of values that helps you figure out an unknown amount.
Using the problemratios, we found how many cups were needed.
4. The relationship between two quantities in a puzzle or question.
The problemratios showed that for every 2 red balls there were 3 blue ones.