Ratio Word Problems 6th grade

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 9:4?

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It means for every 9 parts of the first quantity, there are 4 parts of the second quantity.

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How can you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions state that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find an unknown in a ratio problem?

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Set up a proportion using the known ratios and solve for the unknown variable.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and express them as a ratio.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 9 cups of flour?

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To find the amount of sugar, set up the proportion 2/3 = x/9 and solve for x, which gives you 6 cups of sugar.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as the ratio of boys to girls in a class.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of the whole to the entire quantity, such as the ratio of boys to the total number of students.