Comparing Quantities with Ratios
6Math39 min
Learning Objective
I can use ratios to compare two quantities.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A ratio shows the relationship between quantities of two different things.
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The ratio of apples to oranges can be written as 6 to 9 or, in simplest form, 2 to 3.
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The ratio of oranges to apples is 9 to 6, which simplifies to a ratio of 3 oranges to 2 apples.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“There are 8 dogs and 12 cats at a pet shelter. What is the ratio of dogs to cats in simplest form?”
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