Ratio word problems

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows 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 solve a ratio word problem?

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To solve a ratio word problem, identify the quantities being compared, set up a proportion if necessary, and use multiplication or division to find the unknown quantity.

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If Jimmy jogs 8 miles every 2 days, how many miles does he jog in 10 days?

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40 miles.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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In a group of 10 children, if 4 wear glasses, how many do not wear glasses?

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6 children do not wear glasses.

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CCSS.2.OA.A.1

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If there are 60 children and 4 out of every 10 wear glasses, how many wear glasses?

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24 children wear glasses.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the total number of cans if there are 24 cans in each of the 9 bags?

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216 cans.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What does the ratio of boys to girls being 5 to 4 mean?

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For every 5 boys, there are 4 girls.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If there are 32 girls at a show and the ratio of boys to girls is 5 to 4, how many boys are there?

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40 boys.

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How do you find the total number of items when given a ratio and a total quantity?

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Use the ratio to find the part of the total that corresponds to each quantity.

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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.