Ratios and Tape Diagrams
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Objective
I can draw tape diagrams to represent and solve real-world ratio problems.
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Practice
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Explain in your own words what a tape diagram is and how it can be used to represent a ratio.
If a tape diagram shows the ratio of cats to dogs as 2:3, and there are 6 cats, draw the tape diagram and determine how many dogs there are.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The ratio of roses to tulips in a garden is 2:5. If there are 8 roses, draw a tape diagram to determine how many tulips there are. A recipe uses a ratio of 3 parts water to 4 parts flour. If the recipe uses 12 cups of flour, draw a tape diagram to determine how many cups of water are needed. ”
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