Question

vocabulary explain how the percent relates proportional quantities. drag the words to complete the explanation. each word may be used once, twice, or not at all. part variable whole constant a percent is a of proportionality describing the of the

Explanation:

1. A percent represents a ratio (comparison) between a part and a whole.
2. The term "ratio" fits the first blank as percent is a proportional relationship.
3. "Part" fits the second blank as we describe how much of the whole we are considering.
4. "Whole" fits the third blank as percent relates a part to the entire quantity (the whole). The other options "variable" and "constant" do not fit the context of defining a percent.

Answer:

A percent is a \(\boldsymbol{ratio}\) of proportionality describing the \(\boldsymbol{part}\) of the \(\boldsymbol{whole}\)