6th Grade Ratios and Proportions Flashcard

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you determine if two ratios form a proportion?

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Two ratios form a proportion if they are equivalent, meaning that the cross products of the ratios are equal.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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What does it mean for a relationship to be proportional?

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A relationship is proportional if two quantities maintain a constant ratio or rate.

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How can you express a ratio in different forms?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form, as a decimal, or in the form of 'a to b'.

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What is the ratio of thick-crust pizzas to total pizzas if there are 39 pizzas and 33 are thin crust?

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The ratio of thick-crust pizzas to total pizzas is 6:39.

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If a class has 26 flutes and 91 clarinets, what is the flute to clarinet ratio?

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The flute to clarinet ratio is 26:91.

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What is the first step in solving a problem involving ratios?

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Identify the quantities being compared and express them as a ratio.