Ratio Word Problems Period 1

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating 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 'a to b'?

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It means for every 'a' units of the first quantity, there are 'b' units of the second quantity.

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How do you find the total number of parts in a ratio?

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Add the terms of the ratio together.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 4:2, how many parts are there in total?

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There are 6 parts in total (4 + 2).

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How do you calculate the number of students in a group based on a ratio?

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Multiply the total number of students by the fraction of the ratio that corresponds to the group.

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What is the ratio of pears to all fruit if there are 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears?

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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5/11.

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How do you express a ratio in fractional form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fractional form by placing the first term over the second term.

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What is the ratio of yellow marbles to green marbles if there are 13 green marbles and 7 yellow marbles?

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The ratio of yellow marbles to green marbles is 7 to 13.

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If there are 35 assignments and the ratio of English assignments to the rest is 2:3, how do you find the number of non-English assignments?

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First, find the total parts (2 + 3 = 5). Then, calculate the number of non-English assignments as (3/5) * 35 = 21.