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 express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does the ratio 3:5 represent?

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The ratio 3:5 represents that for every 3 units of the first quantity, there are 5 units of the second quantity.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal.

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What is the ratio of 4 to 6 in simplest form?

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The ratio of 4 to 6 in simplest form is 2:3.

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What is a real-life example of a ratio?

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A real-life example of a ratio is the ratio of ingredients in a recipe, such as 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.

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How do you convert a fraction to a ratio?

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To convert a fraction to a ratio, write the numerator and denominator as a ratio, for example, ⅝ becomes 5:8.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is 2:3.

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What is the significance of the colon in a ratio?

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The colon in a ratio signifies the relationship between the two quantities being compared.