6th Grade Milestone - Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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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 is the ratio of wins to losses if a team won 100 games and lost 60?

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The simplified ratio of wins to losses is 5 to 3.

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If there are 25 boys and 14 girls in a group, what is the ratio of boys to all children?

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The ratio of boys to all children is 25:39.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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What are equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, even if the numbers themselves are different.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12 sunfish to 30 rainbow shiners?

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The simplest form of the ratio is 2:5.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the importance of understanding ratios in real-life applications?

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Understanding ratios helps in comparing quantities, making decisions based on proportions, and solving problems in various fields such as cooking, finance, and science.