ratios and rate tables

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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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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of equivalent ratios in a table format, allowing for easy comparison and calculation.

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If 2 tablets of iodine disinfect 1 quart of water, how many tablets are needed for 4 quarts?

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8 tablets.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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If a recipe serves 16 people with 4 cups of chicken broth, how much broth is needed for 8 people?

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2 cups.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is the amount of one quantity per one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'dollars per pound' or 'miles per hour'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Will spent $3.75 for 3 pounds of granola, what is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

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$1.25 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find a missing number in a ratio table?

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To find a missing number in a ratio table, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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If a soup recipe for 16 people requires 4 cups of broth, how much is needed for 32 people?

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8 cups.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean to scale a recipe?

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Scaling a recipe means adjusting the ingredient amounts to make more or less of the dish while maintaining the same proportions.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is the relationship between ratios and rates?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while rates compare two quantities with different units, such as speed (miles per hour).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A