6.RP.1 Ratio Practice

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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 write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 5), using a colon (e.g., 3:5), or as a fraction (e.g., 3/5).

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What does a ratio of 1:3 represent?

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A ratio of 1:3 means that for every 1 part of the first quantity, there are 3 parts of the second quantity.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group, showing how much of the whole is made up by that part.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls in a class, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5:7.

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What is an example of a real-life ratio?

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An example of a real-life ratio is 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.

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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 factor.

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What is the ratio of seals to turtles if there are 3 seals and 5 turtles?

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The ratio of seals to turtles is 3:5.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 2:6?

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It means for every 2 parts of the first quantity, there are 6 parts of the second quantity, which can be simplified to 1:3.

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What is the total number of flowers if there are 3 red, 2 pink, and 1 yellow flower?

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The total number of flowers is 6 (3 red + 2 pink + 1 yellow).