Comparing Ratios with a Water Dye Simulation

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Write a proportion to model a word problem; solve proportions.

Comparing Ratios with a Water Dye Simulation

Use equivalent ratios to simulate matching colors of water.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question

If 6 oz of water contains 5 drops of coloring, how could you use ratios to determine how many drops would be needed to turn 18 oz of water the same color?

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