Ratio Review

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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:b'.

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How do you scale a ratio up or down?

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To scale a ratio, multiply or divide both parts of the ratio by the same number.

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If the ratio of 6th graders to 7th graders is 4:1, how many 6th graders are there if there are 8 7th graders?

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There are 32 6th graders.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you find the missing piece of a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the known values and solve for the unknown.

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What is an example of a real-life ratio?

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4 meatballs : 1 cup of sauce.

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If a local Rec League orders 8 soccer balls for every 12 students, how many soccer balls are needed for 48 students?

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32 soccer balls.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio means to reduce it to its smallest form by dividing both parts by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, with a colon (:) or with the word 'to'.