After Unit 2 and Lesson 16 IM

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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'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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4 red apples to 3 green apples.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 4 to 3, how can you find the number of girls if there are 56 students?

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Set up the equation 4x + 3x = 56, where x is the common factor. Solve for x to find the number of girls.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together, expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate of tickets per dollar if you can buy 8 tickets for $5?

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Divide the number of tickets by the cost: 8 tickets / 5 dollars = 1.6 tickets per dollar.

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What is the formula to find miles per minute if you run 6 miles in 48 minutes?

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Miles per minute = Total miles / Total minutes = 6 miles / 48 minutes = 0.125 miles per minute.

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

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The ratio of coaches to players is 3 to 10.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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By dividing both parts of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:2?

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It means for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 2 units of the second quantity.

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