Tape Diagrams

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual representation used to illustrate ratios and relationships between quantities.

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How do you use a tape diagram to solve ratio problems?

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You can use a tape diagram to visually represent the parts of a ratio, making it easier to see how the quantities relate to each other.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:8 and there are 48 boys, how many girls are there?

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18 girls.

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What does the term 'ratio' mean?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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In a tape diagram, what does each segment represent?

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Each segment represents a part of the total quantity based on the ratio.

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If 30 kids like grape juice and the total number of kids is 70, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids like pineapple juice.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What is the purpose of using tape diagrams in problem-solving?

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Tape diagrams help visualize relationships and make it easier to understand and solve problems involving ratios.

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If a store sells items in the ratio of 2:3 and sold a total of 20 items, how many items of each type were sold?

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8 items of the first type and 12 items of the second type.

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What is the first step in creating a tape diagram for a problem?

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Identify the quantities involved and their relationships.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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How can tape diagrams help in understanding word problems?

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They provide a visual aid that simplifies complex relationships and makes it easier to see how to solve the problem.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1