Understanding Ratios: Language, Notation, and Relationships

For each ratio problem, identify which quantity comes first and which comes second. Label part-to-part (P:P) or part-to-whole (P:W) where indicated.

Grade 6·21 problems·~35 min·Common Core Math - Grade 6·standard·6-rp-a-1

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Fluency Practice

A parking lot has 7 trucks and 13 cars. Which statement uses correct ratio language for the ratio of trucks to cars?

There are 6 more cars than trucks.

For every 7 trucks, there are 13 cars.

For every 13 trucks, there are 7 cars.

The ratio of cars to trucks is 7:13.