6th Grade Unit 2 Introducing Ratios

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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 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 does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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What is the ratio of 10 to 12 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 10:12 is 5:6.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 4:3 for ingredients, how much of each ingredient is needed if you have 8 cups of the first ingredient?

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You would need 6 cups of the second ingredient.

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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to express the ratio as a quantity per one unit of the second quantity.

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If Zayd ran 2 kilometers in 15 minutes, what is his speed in kilometers per hour?

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Zayd's speed is 8 km/h.

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If Saide ran 3 kilometers in 20 minutes, what is her speed in kilometers per hour?

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Saide's speed is 9 km/h.

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How do you determine who is faster between two runners?

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Compare their speeds (unit rates); the one with the higher speed is faster.

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If Shaun uses a ratio of 4 cups of white to 3 cups of red paint, how many cups of red does he need for 8 cups of white?

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Shaun needs 6 cups of red paint.