Ratio, Rates, Proportions Checkpoint

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a rate?

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A rate is a specific kind of ratio that compares two quantities with different units, such as speed (miles per hour).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you solve for x in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the terms and then isolate x to solve the equation.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:5, how many boys are there if there are 75 girls?

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There are 45 boys.

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Express the ratio of goats to total animals if there are 6 goats and 9 other animals.

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The ratio is 2:5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the formula to find a missing value in a proportion?

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If you mix 12 parts of lemonade concentrate to 21 parts of water, how much water is needed for 16 parts of concentrate?

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You need 28 parts of water.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A