Understanding Ratio: Comparing, Simplifying, Sharing, and Using Map Scale Ratios

The video tutorial introduces the concept of ratios, explaining how they represent the relationship between quantities. It covers expressing ratios, simplifying them like fractions, and using them to share quantities. The tutorial also discusses the application of ratios in map scales, including converting map distances to real-life measurements using scale factors.

What is the definition of a ratio?

How can you express the ratio of red counters to blue counters?

What steps do you need to take to simplify a ratio?

How do you find the proportionate amount from a ratio?

Explain how to convert a map scale ratio to real-life measurements.