Using Ratios: Word Problems

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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: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 to express a ratio in simplest form?

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Expressing a ratio in simplest form means reducing it to the smallest whole numbers that maintain the same relationship.

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If there are 42 people in 2 rows, how many people are in 1 row?

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21 people in 1 row.

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What is the ratio of wins to losses if a team has 16 wins and 12 losses?

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The ratio of wins to losses is 4:3.

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If Carl spends $5 on movies for every $15 on video games, how much does he spend on movies if he spends $60 on video games?

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$20.

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How do you find the total number of items based on a ratio?

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Multiply the number of items in one part of the ratio by the total number of parts.

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If Tyler scored 22 home runs in 7 games, how many home runs would he score in 21 games?

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66 home runs.

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What is the ratio of cookies to cupcakes if there are 4 cookies and 12 cupcakes?

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1:3.

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How do you set up a proportion to solve a ratio problem?

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Set up a fraction for each ratio and cross-multiply to find the unknown.