Ratios and Tape Diagrams 2

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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:b'.

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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 a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent ratios and relationships between quantities.

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If there are 88 students in 4 classes, how do you find the number of students per class?

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Divide the total number of students (88) by the number of classes (4) to get 22 students per class.

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What is the ratio of birds to snakes if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is 4:6, which can be simplified to 2:3.

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity (e.g., 4:6 becomes 4/6).

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What does it mean if a rectangle is divided into parts of different colors?

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It shows the proportion of each color relative to the whole, which can be expressed as a fraction.

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What is the relationship of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges in a total of 6 fruits?

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The ratio of oranges to fruit is 2:6, which can be simplified to 1:3.

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

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Add the numbers in the ratio together to find the total number of parts.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and write them in ratio form.

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