
Ratio Word Problems Period 1
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a ratio?
Back
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you simplify a ratio?
Back
To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a ratio of 4:2 represent?
Back
A ratio of 4:2 means for every 4 units of the first quantity, there are 2 units of the second quantity.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If there are 186 students and the ratio of girls to boys is 4:2, how do you find the number of girls?
Back
First, add the parts of the ratio (4 + 2 = 6). Then, divide the total number of students by the total parts (186 ÷ 6 = 31). Multiply the number of parts for girls by this scale factor (4 × 31 = 124).
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the scale factor in a ratio problem?
Back
The scale factor is the number you multiply by to find the actual quantities from the ratio.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a ratio of 2:10, how many parts represent math papers if there are 12 total parts?
Back
In a ratio of 2:10, the total parts are 2 + 10 = 12. Math papers represent 10 parts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Mrs. Brown graded 84 papers and the ratio of science to math papers is 2:10, how many science papers did she grade?
Back
First, find the total parts (2 + 10 = 12). The scale factor is 84 ÷ 12 = 7. Multiply the science part by the scale factor (2 × 7 = 14).
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