Ratios 6th grade

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the ratio of red to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2:5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a bag contains 3 blue marbles, 2 red marbles, and 5 yellow marbles, what is the total number of marbles?

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The total number of marbles is 10 (3 + 2 + 5).

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is an equivalent ratio to 3/4?

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An equivalent ratio to 3/4 is 12/16.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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What is the ratio of dogs to all pets if there are 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 hamsters?

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The ratio of dogs to all pets is 2:11.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a concert made 9/8 as much money in the spring as in the fall, which concert made more money?

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The spring concert made more money.

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CCSS.5.NF.B.5A

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What is the ratio of 2 to 5 expressed as a fraction?

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The ratio of 2 to 5 expressed as a fraction is 2/5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you compare ratios?

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To compare ratios, convert them to fractions and find a common denominator or cross-multiply.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A