Ratios (6th Grade)

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or in words (e.g., '3 to 4').

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different (e.g., 3/4 is equivalent to 6/8).

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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 simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values while maintaining the same relationship.

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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 is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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How can you express a ratio in words?

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A ratio can be expressed in words by stating the two quantities being compared, such as 'for every 3 apples, there are 4 oranges'.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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What is the significance of the order in a ratio?

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The order of numbers in a ratio matters; for example, the ratio 3:4 is not the same as 4:3.