Ratios & Tape Diagrams 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 write the ratio of 4 to 3?

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4:3

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different, such as 2:3 and 4:6.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:5, how many cats are there if there are 15 dogs?

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9 cats (3/5 = x/15, so x = 9).

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What does a tape diagram represent?

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A tape diagram is a visual model that uses rectangles to represent quantities and their relationships, helping to solve ratio and proportion problems.

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How can you simplify the ratio 10:15?

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By dividing both numbers by their greatest common factor, which is 5, resulting in 2:3.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 12 triangles and 8 squares?

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The ratio is 3:2 (12:8 simplified).

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How do you express the ratio 6:7 as a fraction?

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6/7

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If Alisha has 7 dogs and Jimmie has 2, what is the ratio of Alisha's dogs to Jimmie's dogs?

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The ratio is 7:2.

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What is the total number of parts in the ratio 4:3?

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The total number of parts is 4 + 3 = 7.