6th Grade Ratios and Rates 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: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 factor (GCF).

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What is the ratio of boys to girls in a class with 15 boys and 20 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 15:20, which simplifies to 3:4.

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If a class has 175 students and the ratio of boys to girls is 3:4, how many boys are there?

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There are 75 boys.

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What is the unit conversion for pounds to ounces?

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1 pound (lb) = 16 ounces (oz). Therefore, 3 lb = 48 oz.

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What is the ratio of ladybugs to all critters if there are 3 ladybugs and 5 total critters?

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The ratio is 3:5.

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How do you convert miles to feet?

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To convert miles to feet, multiply the number of miles by 5,280 (1 mile = 5,280 feet).

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If 5 miles equals how many feet?

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5 miles = 26,400 feet.

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What is the ratio of birds to zebras if there are 7 birds and 3 zebras?

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The ratio of birds to zebras is 7:3.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 3:8?

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It means for every 3 parts of one quantity, there are 8 parts of another quantity.