6th Grade Ratios Review

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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 to b' or a:b.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.

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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 the relationship between two quantities, helping to understand ratios and proportions.

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If Kim makes 8 loaves of bread and uses 12 cups of raisins, how many cups of raisins does she use per loaf?

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She uses 1.5 cups of raisins per loaf.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a chart that lists pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between quantities.

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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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There are 18 girls.

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What is a percentage discount?

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A percentage discount is a reduction from the original price expressed as a percentage of that price.

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If a shirt costs $20 and has a 40% discount, how much is the discount?

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The discount is $8.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and express them in the form of a ratio.