Understanding Ratios and Their Simplifications

Understanding Ratios and Their Simplifications

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial by Jeff Jacobson introduces the concept of ratios, explaining how they compare two quantities and can be represented in three different ways: using words, colons, or fractions. The tutorial provides examples, such as comparing coins and using ratio tables to find equivalent ratios. It also includes a practical application of calculating sodium intake based on the number of crackers consumed. The video concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a ratio?

A mathematical operation

A type of fraction

A comparison of two quantities

A comparison of three quantities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio?

As a decimal

Using the word 'to'

As a fraction

Using a colon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you have 6 pennies and 7 quarters, how can you express the ratio of pennies to quarters?

7:6

Both A and C

6:7

6 to 7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you simplify the ratio 6 to 16?

6 to 8

16 to 6

8 to 3

3 to 8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a ratio table, if 1 pen corresponds to 3 pencils, how many pencils correspond to 2 pens?

12 pencils

9 pencils

6 pencils

3 pencils

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equivalent ratio of 4 to 6 when multiplied by 2?

12 to 8

4 to 12

6 to 8

8 to 12

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you simplify the ratio 4 to 6?

2 to 3

3 to 2

6 to 4

4 to 3

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