Proportions-6th grade

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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 the ratio of 4 birds to 6 snakes?

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The ratio of 4 birds to 6 snakes can be written as 4/6 or simplified to 2/3.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different, such as 2:3 and 4:6.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 2, how many girls are there if there are 12 boys?

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If there are 12 boys, then there are 8 girls, because the ratio 3:2 means for every 3 boys, there are 2 girls.

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What is the missing value in the ratio table if the ratio is 1:4 and the first value is 3?

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The missing value is 12, because 3 multiplied by 4 equals 12.

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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To find a missing value in a proportion, you can cross-multiply and solve for the unknown.

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What does it mean to solve for x in a ratio problem?

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Solving for x in a ratio problem means finding the unknown quantity that maintains the relationship defined by the ratio.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 5:3, how many oranges are there if there are 25 apples?

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If there are 25 apples, there are 15 oranges, because 25 is 5 times 5, and 3 times 5 is 15.

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What is the first step to solve a ratio problem?

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The first step to solve a ratio problem is to set up the proportion correctly based on the given information.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize equivalent ratios in a table format, making it easier to see relationships between quantities.