Ratio Language

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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 can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3), using a colon (e.g., 2:3), or as a fraction (e.g., 2/3).

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What does the term 'equivalent' mean in the context of ratios?

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In the context of ratios, 'equivalent' means that two ratios represent the same relationship or proportion.

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If there are 12 cookies and 4 juices, what is the simplified ratio of cookies to juices?

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The simplified ratio of cookies to juices is 3:1.

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What is the ratio of games lost to games won if Mary lost 3 out of 5 games?

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The ratio of games lost to games won is 3:2.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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The first step in solving a ratio problem is to identify the quantities being compared.

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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 8 apples to 12 oranges?

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The ratio of 8 apples to 12 oranges is 2:3 when simplified.

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What is the relationship between equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios have the same value when simplified, meaning they represent the same proportion.

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How can you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.