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Numerals,Fractions, Decimals, Ratios, Proportions
MA1610 Tri-C
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
03/23/2011

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Denominator
Definition
The number below the line in a fraction.  Also known as the divisor.
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Dividend
Definition
The number that is divided. Also known as the numerator.
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Divisor
Definition
The number that is divided into another number or the number by which another can be divided.  Also known as the denominator.
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Fraction
Definition
The result of dividing or breaking down a whole number into parts.
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Lowest Common Denominator
Definition
The least number into which all the denominators will go evenly.
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Continuing Number
Definition
A number that does not come out evenly, but continues to indefinitely.  Pi is a good example.
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Decimal
Definition
A linear array of numbers based upon 10 or any multiple of 10.
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Extremes
Definition
The outer numbers or the first and fourth terms of a proportion.
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Means
Definition
The inner numbers or the second and third terms of the proportion.
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Negative
Definition
A number less than zero.
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Positive
Definition
A number greater than zero.
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Proof
Definition
The stages in resolving the accuracy of your work.
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Proportion
Definition
A way of expressing comparitive relationships of a part, share, or portion with regard to size, amount, or number.
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Ratio
Definition
A way of expressing the relationship or a number, quantity, substance, or degree between two similar components.
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