Solving Ratio 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 solve a ratio word problem?

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To solve a ratio word problem, identify the quantities involved, set up a ratio, and use equivalent fractions or proportions to find the unknown.

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What does it mean if the ratio of A to B is 3:1?

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It means for every 3 parts of A, there is 1 part of B.

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If Edward has beaten 24 levels and the ratio of beaten to not beaten levels is 3:1, how many levels are not beaten?

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8 levels are not beaten.

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

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Add the parts of the ratio together and multiply by the number of items in one part.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of yellow to not yellow chalk is 1:2 and there are 18 pieces of chalk, how many are yellow?

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6 pieces of chalk are yellow.

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What is the total number of students if the ratio of students to teachers is 19:1 and there are 760 people total?

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There are 722 students.

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If you practice skateboarding for 90 minutes with a ratio of flip tricks to slides as 7:8, how much time is spent on slides?

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48 minutes are spent practicing slides.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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Divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor.