6.4B

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you solve a problem involving ratios?

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To solve a ratio problem, you can set up a proportion and cross-multiply to find the unknown value.

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If the ratio of large dogs to small dogs is 4:3 and there are 63 dogs total, how do you find the number of small dogs?

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First, add the parts of the ratio (4 + 3 = 7). Then, divide the total number of dogs (63) by the total parts (7) to find the value of one part (63 ÷ 7 = 9). Multiply the number of small dog parts (3) by the value of one part (3 × 9 = 27).

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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 find the total amount in a mixture based on a ratio?

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To find the total amount in a mixture, you can use the ratio to determine the parts of each component and then add them together.

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If Felisha mixes 1 1/2 cups of sugar with 6 cups of water, what is the ratio of sugar to water?

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The ratio of sugar to water is 1.5:6, which simplifies to 1:4.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does it mean if a statement says 'half as many'?

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It means that the quantity being referred to is 50% of another quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you compare rates of two people performing the same activity?

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To compare rates, calculate how much each person can do in the same amount of time and then compare those amounts.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Avery swims 3 laps in 2 minutes, how many laps can she swim in 4 minutes?

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Avery can swim 6 laps in 4 minutes (3 laps in 2 minutes means she swims 1.5 laps per minute).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the meaning of 'not true' in a statement?

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'Not true' means that the statement is incorrect or false.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2