6th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Ratio
6.RP.A.1
Definition
A comparison of two quantities by division. It can be written as a to b, a:b, or a/b.
Examples
- 3 teal circles to 2 gold squares is the ratio 3:2.
- Write it three ways: with the word 'to', with a colon, or as a fraction.
Key rule
A ratio compares two quantities — order matters.
Memory hook
Three ways to write it, same comparison.