Unit 3 Lesson 14 Flashcard Second Week of 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 a:b.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 12 girls and the ratio is 2:3?

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 2:3 and there are 12 girls, then there are 18 boys.

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If 6:5 is a ratio, what is the equivalent ratio for 54:?

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The equivalent ratio is 54:45.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How do you solve for an unknown in a ratio?

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To solve for an unknown in a ratio, set up a proportion and cross-multiply to find the missing value.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Morgan sleeps 40 hours every 5 days, how many days will it take him to sleep 200 hours?

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It will take Morgan 25 days to sleep 200 hours.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the ratio of tacos to pizza if 180 students prefer tacos and the ratio is 3:2?

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If 180 students prefer tacos, then 120 students prefer pizza.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How can you express the ratio 5:4 in different terms?

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The ratio 5:4 can be expressed as 25:20, which is an equivalent ratio.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2