Ready Math Grade 6 - Unit 3 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 find the total number of students in a class given the number of boys and girls?

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Add the number of boys to the number of girls. For example, if there are 8 boys and 14 girls, the total is 8 + 14 = 22.

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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 of boys to total students is 8:22.

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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). For example, the ratio 8:22 can be simplified to 4:11.

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2:5.

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If Dan uses 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 6 tablespoons of vinegar, what is the ratio of baking soda to vinegar?

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The ratio of baking soda to vinegar is 1:3.

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If Dan then uses 3 tablespoons of baking soda and 9 tablespoons of vinegar, what is the ratio of baking soda to vinegar?

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The ratio remains 1:3.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the ratios. If the products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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What is the total number of circles if there are 4 STARS and the ratio of STARS to ALL CIRCLES is 4:11?

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If the ratio is 4:11, then the total number of circles is 11/4 times the number of STARS, which is 11.