Ratios and Proportions Review

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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

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How do you write a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal, often written as a/b = c/d.

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If the ratio of dogs to cats is 5 to 3 and there are 25 dogs, how many cats are there?

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c = 15

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What is a unit rate?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If 3 pounds of hamburger costs $6, what is the cost per pound?

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$2 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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If Alicia buys 10 pounds of hamburger at $2 per pound, how much will she pay?

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$20.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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How do you find the total amount of a proportional relationship?

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Multiply the unit rate by the total quantity.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo lasts 16 weeks, how long would an 18-ounce bottle last?

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24 weeks.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the formula to find the missing value in a proportion?

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Cross-multiply and solve for the unknown.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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If there are 5 ice cream cones for every 3 brownies sold, how many cones are sold if 24 brownies are sold?

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40 ice cream cones.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B