identify, simplify, and compare ratios

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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 as a fraction a/b.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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Write the ratio of 35 to 50 in simplest form.

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7 to 10 or 7:10.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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7 to 5.

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What are equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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True or False: Ratio tables represent equivalent ratios.

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True.

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Kevin mixes red and yellow paint in a ratio of 3 oz to 5 oz. How much yellow paint is needed for 9 oz of red paint?

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15 oz.

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In Mr. Mahoney's class, for every 5 students, 3 turned in their homework. What is the ratio of students who turned in homework?

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3 to 5.

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In Mrs. Mackie's class, for every 6 students, 4 turned in their homework. What is the ratio of students who turned in homework?

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4 to 6 or 2 to 3.

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Which class had a higher ratio of students turning in homework: Mr. Mahoney's or Mrs. Mackie's?

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Mrs. Mackie's class had a higher ratio.

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