TEKS.MATH.6.4B

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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 equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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If the ratio of A to B is 3:4, what is the ratio of B to A?

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The ratio of B to A is 4:3.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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How do you solve a ratio problem involving a total quantity?

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To solve, first determine the total parts of the ratio, then divide the total quantity by the total parts to find the value of one part.

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If Sam and Megan share 75 Skittles in a ratio of 4:1, how many Skittles does each get?

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Sam gets 60 Skittles and Megan gets 15 Skittles.

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What is the formula to find the cost of a different weight of an item based on a known weight and cost?

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Cost of new weight = (Cost of known weight / Known weight) * New weight.

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If the ratio of corn tortillas to flour tortillas is 2:3, what is the total number of tortillas if there are 10 corn tortillas?

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If there are 10 corn tortillas, then there are 15 flour tortillas, making a total of 25 tortillas.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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How do you convert a ratio to a percentage?

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To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.