Ratio Word Problems 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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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 it mean to solve a ratio word problem?

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Solving a ratio word problem involves finding the relationship between two quantities and determining the unknown value based on that relationship.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 2:3, how many boys are there if there are 15 girls?

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There are 10 boys. (2/3 = x/15, so x = 10.)

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the formula for finding a part of a whole using ratios?

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Part = (Ratio part / Total ratio) * Whole.

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In a recipe, if the ratio of sugar to flour is 1:4, how much sugar is needed for 2 cups of flour?

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You need 0.5 cups of sugar. (1/4 = x/2, so x = 0.5.)

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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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How can you check if two ratios are proportional?

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Cross-multiply the ratios and see if the products are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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If a map has a scale of 1:100, what does this mean?

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It means that 1 unit on the map represents 100 units in reality.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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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 term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2