Period 2 Ratios with Tape Diagrams Exit Ticket #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 to b' or a:b.

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How do you represent a ratio using a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram visually represents ratios by using rectangles divided into parts that correspond to the quantities in the ratio.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:8 and there are 48 boys, how many girls are there?

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18 girls.

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What is the ratio of Jason's quarters to Theresa's quarters if Jason has 7 and Theresa has 5?

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The ratio is 7 to 5.

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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. For example, in the ratio 3:8, the total is 3 + 8 = 11 parts.

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If Sarah sells 4 boxes of cookies and Amanda sells 9, what is the ratio of Sarah's boxes to Amanda's boxes?

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The ratio is 4 to 9.

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If 30 kids like grape juice, and the ratio of kids who like pineapple juice is 3:4, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio is expressed in the smallest whole number terms possible, showing the same relationship between the quantities.

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How can you use a tape diagram to solve ratio problems?

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You can draw a tape diagram to visualize the parts of the ratio, making it easier to see how many of each quantity there are.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and their relationship as described by the ratio.