1.   In mathematics, a ratio is a comparison of two numbers by ______.
    A. multiplication B. subtraction
    C. division D. addition
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  2.   An equation stating that two ratios are equal is called a(n) ______.
    A. equivalent equation B. proportion
    C. rate D. cross product
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  3.   Every proportion has two cross products which are always ______.
    A. positive B. negative
    C. zero D. equal
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  4.   Solve the proportion =
    A. B.
    C. -18 D. 4.5
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  5.   When a rate is simplified so it has denominator of 1, it is called a(n) ______.
    A. dimensional rate B. proportional ratio
    C. equivalent analysis D. unit rate
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