Ratios (6th Grade)

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two or more numbers expressed by division.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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What is an example of equivalent ratios?

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22:14 and 11:7 are equivalent ratios.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of music apps to all apps if Kelly has 10 apps, 5 are school apps, 2 are music apps, and 3 are games?

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The ratio of music apps to all apps is 1 to 5.

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When writing a ratio, does the order of the numbers matter?

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Yes, the order of the numbers in a ratio matters, as it indicates the relationship between the two quantities.

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What is the lowest term of the ratio 8:12?

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The lowest term of the ratio 8:12 is 2:3.

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If a ratio is 3:4, what is an equivalent ratio with a numerator of 12?

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An equivalent ratio with a numerator of 12 is 12:16.

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What is the first step in simplifying a ratio?

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The first step in simplifying a ratio is to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the two numbers.

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Can a ratio be expressed as a fraction?

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Yes, a ratio can be expressed as a fraction, where the first number is the numerator and the second number is the denominator.