Ratio Number Lines, Tables, and Tape Diagrams OH MY!!

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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 factor (GCF).

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent ratios and help solve problems involving proportions.

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What does a double number line represent?

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A double number line is a visual tool that shows two related quantities and their corresponding values, helping to illustrate ratios.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:8 and there are 48 boys, how many girls are there?

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18 girls.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 20 weeks to 14 days?

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10 weeks:7 days.

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How do you find the cost of multiple items using a unit rate?

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To find the cost of multiple items, first determine the cost of one item (unit rate) and then multiply by the number of items.

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What is the ratio of brownies to cookies if there are 3 brownies for every 5 cookies?

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The ratio is 3:5.

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How can you use a tape diagram to solve ratio problems?

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You can use a tape diagram to visually represent the parts of the ratio and find unknown quantities by scaling.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.