Understanding Ratios and Rates
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What is the ratio of cups of juice to cups of soda water given in the drink recipe example?

  • 2:3
  • 4:6
  • 3:2
  • 6:4 (correct)

How many legs are there in total for 4 horses, given each horse has 4 legs?

  • 20
  • 24
  • 16 (correct)
  • 12

If 6 tickets cost $6, how much would 1 ticket cost?

  • $1.50
  • $1.00 (correct)
  • $0.50
  • $1.25

What would be the equivalent ratio of 12 tickets for $12?

<p>10:10 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many ears are there for every tail, given that each horse has 2 ears and 1 tail?

<p>2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the price in dollars of 1 raffle ticket, given that 5 tickets cost $6?

<p>$1.20 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a class represents the ratio of tickets sold to price using a double number line, what is the advantage of using this method?

<p>It simplifies calculations with larger quantities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes a ratio?

<p>A comparison of two or more amounts. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a more efficient method than extending a double number line for large amounts when solving ratio problems?

<p>Creating a table of equivalent ratios (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a train travels 45 miles in 60 minutes, how far does it travel in 12 minutes?

<p>9 miles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of tickets you can purchase for $90 if tickets are $6 for 5 tickets?

<p>75 tickets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of using double number lines for solving problems with large quantities?

<p>They are difficult to extend for larger quantities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following representations can help organize equivalent ratios effectively?

<p>Tables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When calculating the price of 300 raffle tickets using a table, what is the total cost?

<p>$36 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the presented strategies, which method is recommended for large volume computations?

<p>Creating a table of equivalent ratios (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much distance does the train cover in 1 minute if it travels 45 miles in 60 minutes?

<p>0.75 miles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ratio

A ratio is a comparison of two or more quantities.

Equivalent Ratios

Equivalent ratios represent the same relationship between quantities, even though the numbers may be different.

Ratio Representation

Ratios can be illustrated with diagrams, tables, or double number lines.

Double Number Line Diagram

A double number line diagram visually represents a proportional relationship between two quantities using two parallel number lines.

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Proportional Relationship

A proportional relationship exists when the ratio of the quantities is constant.

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Solving Ratio Problems

Finding the values of one quantity when given the other, and a consistent ratio.

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Juice to soda ratio

A comparison of cups of juice to cups of soda water in a drink recipe.

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Raffle Tickets Cost

The price of a specific number of raffle tickets (e.g $6 for 5 tickets).

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Double number line

A visual tool to represent equivalent ratios using two number lines.

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Table of equivalent ratios

A table to organize and compare equivalent ratios, easily arranging rows.

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Constant speed

A speed that remains the same over a given period of time.

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Rate Problem

Problems involving two related quantities that change at a constant rate.

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300 tickets cost

The cost of 300 tickets if the rate is constant.

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Solving rate problems using tables

Using tables to find the missing value given the ratio.

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Study Notes

Ratios

  • A ratio is a comparison between two or more quantities.
  • Ratios can be represented with diagrams or words.
  • Ratios can compare juice to soda water, legs to tails, etc.
  • The ratio of cups of juice to cups of soda water is 6:4.
  • The ratio of cups of soda water to cups of juice is 4 to 6.
  • There are 3 cups of juice for every 2 cups of soda water.
  • Equivalent ratios have the same relationship between their parts.

Representing Equivalent Ratios

  • Double number line diagrams visually represent equivalent ratios.
  • Tables organize equivalent ratios for easy understanding.
  • If the price for 5 tickets is $6, you can use a double number line or a table to find the price of 10 tickets, 15 tickets, and so on.

Solving Ratio and Rate Problems

  • Tables are efficient for solving problems involving large quantities.
  • A table can be used in problems such as finding the total number of tickets for a certain amount of money or finding the number of tickets for a specific price.
  • If 5 raffle tickets cost $6, 15 tickets cost $18.
  • If 60 minutes equals 45 miles, 12 minutes equals 9 miles.

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This quiz explores the concept of ratios, including how to represent them with diagrams and tables. You'll learn about equivalent ratios and how to use tables to solve problems involving rates, such as ticket pricing. Test your understanding of these key mathematical concepts!

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