Ratios review

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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'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of circles to total shapes is 6 to 18, what is the simplified form?

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The simplified form is 1 to 3.

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In a bag of trail mix, if the ratio of raisins to peanuts is 3 to 5 and there are 30 raisins, how many peanuts are there?

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There are 50 peanuts.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 6:7?

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An equivalent ratio is 36:42.

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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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There are 18 girls.

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How can tape diagrams help in solving ratio problems?

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Tape diagrams visually represent ratios, making it easier to see the relationship between quantities.

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If 30 kids like grape juice, and the ratio of kids who like grape juice to those who like pineapple juice is 3:4, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids like pineapple juice.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and their relationship.