Comparing Quantities

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Objective

I can describe the relationship between two quantities using ratio language.

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

4 questions

1

Explain, in your own words, what a ratio is and how it is different from a fraction.

2

Give an example of a real-world situation where you might use a ratio to describe the relationship between two quantities. Use ratio language in your answer.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A class has 15 girls and 10 boys. Describe the relationship between the number of girls and the number of boys using ratio language. A store sells 3 apples for every 2 bananas. Describe the relationship between the number of apples and the number of bananas using ratio language. A recipe requires 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice. Describe the relationship between the amount of water and the amount of rice using ratio language.

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