Ratio Double Number Lines 6th grade

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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' or a: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 factor (GCF).

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What is a double number line?

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A double number line is a visual representation that shows two related quantities along two parallel lines, helping to illustrate ratios and proportions.

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If 9 cups of raisins make 6 loaves of bread, how many loaves can be made with 12 cups of raisins?

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8 loaves.

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What is the ratio of bananas to total fruit if there are 10 bananas, 5 apples, and 7 pears?

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5:11.

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio?

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Add the parts of the ratio together to find the total number of items.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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13 to 10.

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In a double number line, if the first line shows 1:2, what would the second line show for 3?

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6.

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How many teaspoons of yellow paint are in 4 batches if the ratio of red to yellow paint is 1:5?

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20 teaspoons.

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What does it mean to express a ratio in simplest form?

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Expressing a ratio in simplest form means reducing it to the smallest whole numbers that maintain the same relationship.