SOL 6.1 Ratios SOL 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 a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (a:b), as a fraction (a/b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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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 fraction.

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If Kenny ate 3 out of 8 pieces of pizza, what is the ratio of remaining pieces to total pieces?

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5:8

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Sara missed 3 out of 5 questions on her test. What is the ratio of questions she got correct to total questions?

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2:5

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Karen has 5 cats and 6 dogs. What is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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6:5

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What is the ratio of Karen's cats to the total number of her pets (cats and dogs)?

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5:11

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What is an equivalent ratio for 1:4?

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3:12

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the total number of pieces if 3 out of 8 are eaten?

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8 pieces.