Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of birds to snakes if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two parts of a whole to each other.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole.

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If there are 16 M&Ms and 5 are red, what type of ratio is this?

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This is a part-to-whole ratio.

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How do you express a ratio in fractional form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fractional form by writing the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the ratio of seals to animals if there are 3 seals and 8 animals?

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The ratio of seals to animals is 3:8.

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What is the ratio of turtles to animals if there are 5 turtles and 8 animals?

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The ratio of turtles to animals is 5:8.

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How can ratios be used in real-life situations?

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Ratios can be used to compare quantities, such as ingredients in a recipe, or to analyze data in statistics.