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?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or in words (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What is the ratio of chocolate donuts to glazed donuts if there are 7 chocolate donuts and 13 glazed donuts?

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The ratio of chocolate donuts to glazed donuts is 7:13.

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4:6?

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

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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 coaches to players if there are 3 coaches and 10 players?

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The ratio of coaches to players is 3:10.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7:5.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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How can ratios be used in real-life situations?

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Ratios can be used in various real-life situations, such as cooking, mixing ingredients, and comparing quantities.