Ratios (6th Grade)

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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 can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or in words (a to b).

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.

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If there are 4 apples and 2 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the ratio of 5 red marbles to 10 total marbles?

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The ratio of red marbles to total marbles is 5:10, which simplifies to 1:2.

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In a class of 20 students, if 12 are girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 12:8, which simplifies to 3:2.

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How do you find the ratio of one part to the whole?

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To find the ratio of one part to the whole, divide the part by the total and express it as a ratio.

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What is the ratio of 3 blue marbles to 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio of blue marbles to yellow marbles is 3:5.

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If there are 44 collies and 56 poodles, what is the ratio of poodles to total dogs?

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The ratio of poodles to total dogs is 56:100.

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What is the ratio of 2 music apps to 10 total apps?

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The ratio of music apps to total apps is 2:10, which simplifies to 1:5.