Ratios, Tape Diagrams and 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

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How can a ratio be written?

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A ratio can be written using a colon (:) or the word 'to'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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If there are 120 boys in a group, how do you find the total number of boys and girls?

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Use a tape diagram to visualize the groups and add the quantities together.

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What is the ratio of brownies to cookies if the ratio is 3:5 and there are 75 cookies?

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If there are 75 cookies, then there are 45 brownies.

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How do you complete a ratio table?

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Identify the relationship between the quantities and use multiplication or division to find the missing values.

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What is the ratio of bunnies to puppies if there are 3 puppies and 11 bunnies?

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The ratio of bunnies to puppies is 11:3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What does a tape diagram represent?

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A tape diagram visually represents ratios and helps to compare quantities.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table organizes pairs of numbers that have the same ratio, making it easier to find missing values.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3 and there are 120 boys, how many girls are there?

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There are 180 girls.

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

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Use the known values and the ratio relationship to calculate the missing value.