Ratios (6th Grade)

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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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 quantities, even though the numbers may be different, such as 1:2 and 2:4.

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How can you find an equivalent ratio to a given ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, 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 with 2 being music apps?

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The ratio of music apps to all apps is 2 to 10, which simplifies to 1 to 5.

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If a team won 100 games and lost 60, what is the ratio of wins to total games played?

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The ratio of wins to total games played is 100 to 160, which simplifies to 5 to 8.

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What is the relationship between the terms in a ratio?

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The terms in a ratio represent quantities that are being compared, and the order of the terms matters.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the ratio of tenants to cars if there are 30 tenants and the ratio is 3:5?

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If the ratio of tenants to cars is 3:5, then with 30 tenants, there would be 50 cars.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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If two ratios are equivalent, it means they represent the same proportion or relationship between the quantities.