Unit 3 Lesson 14 Flashcard Second Week of Ratios

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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 divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of red LEGOs to all LEGOs if there are 3 red LEGOs and 17 total LEGOs?

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3:17

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If the ratio of sandals to tennis shoes is 1:7 and Mary has 32 pairs of shoes, how many pairs of tennis shoes does she have?

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28 pairs of tennis shoes.

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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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If 180 students prefer tacos to pizza in a ratio of 3:2, how many prefer pizza?

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120 students prefer pizza.

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What is the total number of LEGOs if there are 6 yellow, 3 red, and 8 blue LEGOs?

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17 LEGOs.

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio?

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Add the parts of the ratio together to find the total number of items.

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If Jed rode his bike for 7 hours and traveled 35 miles, what is his rate of travel per hour?

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5 miles per hour.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and their relationship.