1. What is a ratio? A ratio is just a comparison of two numbers or values, expressed in the same terms or units. In other words, in ratios we always compare dollars to dollars, pounds to pounds, hours to hours, and so on. A ratio can be written in words, with a colon, or as a fraction. Ratios are always written in reduced form. Ex: 2 apples you eat to 3 apples I eat Ratio: 2 to 3, 2:3, 2/3 Answer the following: 1. Can you compare two different units such as minutes to hours with rations? ___ 2. What are the three ways you can write the following as a ratio 1 hour of homework to 1 hour on the phone? _______________________________________

2. Step by Step Instructions: Step 1: Make sure both values are expressed in the same units (if not, then do quick unit conversions) Step 2: Create a fractions from the two numbers. The first number should go on top. In other words, the ratio of “this to that” = this/that Step 3: Reduce the fraction, and you’ve got your ratio! You can leave the final answer as a fraction, put it in words, or just use a colon to separate the two numbers

3. You texted your friend 16 times today and your friend texted you 12 times. What is the ratio of your texts to his?

4. Write the ratio of star clipart to kid’s face clip art:

5. 20 students tried out for the cheerleading team. 8 students were selected. What is the ratio of students selected to those trying out?

6. I spent $1.25 on cookies and 0.50 cents on an apple. What is the ratio of money spent on the cookies to money spent on the apple?

7. Sonny spends 1 hour doing laps around the field and SayVonne spends 20 minutes doing laps around the field, what is the ratio of Sonny’s laps to SayVonne’s laps?

8. Mrs. Lieu’s homeroom class has 15 bus riders. The ratio of bus riders to those who walk is 5 to 3. How many students in Mrs. Lieu’s homeroom walk to school?