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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does the notation 'a:b' represent in ratios?

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The notation 'a:b' represents the ratio of 'a' to 'b', indicating how many parts of 'a' there are for every 'b'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a ratio is 10:3, what does it mean in terms of parts?

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It means for every 10 parts of the first quantity, there are 3 parts of the second quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How can ratios be expressed in fraction form?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions by writing the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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

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The first step is to identify the quantities involved and how they relate to each other.

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How do you find an unknown in a ratio?

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You can find an unknown in a ratio by setting up a proportion and solving for the missing value.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4:5, how many boys are there if there are 20 girls?

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If the ratio is 4:5, then for every 5 girls, there are 4 boys. If there are 20 girls, then there are (20 girls * 4 boys) / 5 = 16 boys.

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What is the relationship between equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A