6.1 & 6.12 Ratios, Rates, & Proportions

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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 to b' or a:b.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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7 to 5

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 3:4?

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6:8

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

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Add the parts of the ratio together. For example, in the ratio 3:2:5, the total is 3 + 2 + 5 = 10.

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If you need 2 tablets of iodine for 1 quart of water, how many tablets do you need for 4 quarts?

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8 tablets

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

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2 to 5

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How do you simplify the ratio 12:16?

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Divide both sides by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 12:16 simplifies to 3:4.

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What is the ratio of coaches to players if there are 10 players and 3 coaches?

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3 to 10

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2 to 3

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