Ratio and Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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 factor (GCF).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows the relationship between two quantities and helps to find equivalent ratios.

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If the ratio of red paint to yellow paint is 3:5, how do you find the amount of yellow paint needed for a different amount of red paint?

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Set up a proportion using the original ratio and the new amount of red paint to solve for the unknown amount of yellow paint.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 20 weeks to 14 days?

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10 weeks to 7 days.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the total number of students in a class given the ratio of boys to girls?

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Add the number of boys and girls together to find the total number of students.

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What is the ratio of boys to total students if there are 8 boys and 14 girls?

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The ratio is 8:22.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you complete a ratio table?

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Use equivalent ratios to fill in missing values in the table.

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If a ratio is 6:15, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form is 2:5.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A