Ratios

What is a Ratio?

• Is a comparison of two quantities 
• A rate with a denominator of one
• It is when the only factor the numerator and denominator share is a one 
• Two decimals that can be multiplied

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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A class has 15 boys and 20 girls. What is the boy:girl ratio in simplest form?

• 4 to 5
• 10 to 13
• 3:4
• 3:5

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What are the three ways to write a ratio

• 2;3 , 2 to 3 , 2\3
• 2:3 , 2 to 3 , 2/3
• 2:3 , 2 too 3 , 2/3

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

What is the ratio of green marbles to red marbles?

• 3/2
• 3/1
• 3/3
• 2/3

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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Which of the following represents the ratio 5:7 in fractional form?

• 7:5

• 5 to 7

• 7/5

• 5/7

A bag contains 8 yellow balls and 12 red balls. What is the ratio of yellow balls to the total number of balls?

• 12:8

• 20:8

• 8:20

• 20:12