Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A comparison of two quantities using division.

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How can you write the ratio of 2 to 3?

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If a recipe calls for 2 eggs and 3 cups of flour, how many cups of flour are needed for 8 eggs?

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12 cups of flour.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the ratio of squares to circles if there are 4 squares and 3 circles?

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4:3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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If 30 kids like grape juice, and the ratio of kids who like pineapple juice is 4:3, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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To express the ratio in its simplest form by dividing both quantities by their greatest common divisor.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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By multiplying or dividing 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 an example of a ratio in real life?

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The ratio of boys to girls in a classroom.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:5, how many dogs are there if there are 9 cats?

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15 dogs.