Ratio Word Problems 6th grade

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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 divisor (GCD).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What does a ratio of 5:1 mean?

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A ratio of 5:1 means that for every 5 units of one quantity, there is 1 unit of another quantity.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 for sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar (since 2/3 of 6 is 4).

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What is the first step in solving a ratio word problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and write them as a ratio.

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How can you express the ratio of 9 to 3 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 9:3 is 3:1.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If there are 12 apples and 8 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 3:2.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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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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CCSS.7.RP.A.2A

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How do you solve a proportion?

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Cross-multiply the terms and solve for the unknown variable.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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If 3/4 of a class are girls and there are 24 students, how many are girls?

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18 girls (3/4 of 24 is 18).

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C