Ratio Word Problems 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: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 does it mean to solve a ratio word problem?

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Solving a ratio word problem involves finding the relationship between two quantities and determining the unknown value based on that relationship.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 for sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar (since 2/3 of 6 is 4).

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What is the first step in solving a ratio word problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and the ratio that relates them.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4 and there are 12 boys, how many girls are there?

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16 girls (since 12 boys corresponds to 16 girls in the ratio 3:4).

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as the ratio of boys to girls.

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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 quantity to the entire quantity, such as the ratio of boys to the total number of students.

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How can 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.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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A proportion states that two ratios are equal, often used to solve for unknown values.