Ratio Word Problems Period 1

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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 solve a ratio word problem?

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1. Identify the quantities involved. 2. Set up the ratio based on the information given. 3. Use cross-multiplication or equivalent ratios to find the unknown quantity.

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If the ratio of red apples to yellow apples is 4:3 and there are 6 yellow apples, how many red apples are there?

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8 red apples.

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What does it mean if the ratio of catfish to bass is 5:3?

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For every 5 catfish, there are 3 bass.

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In a ratio of 4:2, how many parts are there in total?

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There are 6 parts in total (4 + 2).

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If Mary has 32 pairs of shoes and the ratio of sandals to tennis shoes is 1:7, how many pairs of sandals does she have?

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4 pairs of sandals.

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What is the total number of students if the ratio of girls to boys is 4:2 and there are 186 students?

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186 students.

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How do you find the number of items not included in a ratio?

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Subtract the total parts of the ratio from the total quantity to find the remaining items.

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If I have 35 assignments and the ratio of English assignments to the rest is 2:3, how many English assignments do I have?

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14 English assignments.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities and the ratio given in the problem.