6th Grade ratios

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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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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What is the ratio of boys to total members if there are 17 boys and 28 girls?

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How do you find the total number of members in a group?

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To find the total number of members, add the number of boys and girls together.

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What is the ratio of fiction books to total books if there are 25 fiction and 5 non-fiction books?

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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 the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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If you have 30 oz. of green paint, how much white paint is needed if the ratio is 3:5?

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You need 50 oz. of white paint.

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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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How do you convert a ratio to a percentage?

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To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the first number by the second number and multiply by 100.