Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities using division.

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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 quantities by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the ratio of girls who chose soccer to girls who chose basketball if 6 girls chose soccer and 7 girls chose basketball?

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The ratio is 6:7.

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If there are 60 cookies and 10 cupcakes, what is the ratio of cupcakes to cookies in simplest form?

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The ratio is 1:6.

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How do you find the total number of items when given a ratio?

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Add the parts of the ratio together to find the total number of items.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if Patrick has 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars?

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The ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars is 3:10.

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What type of ratio is 12 to 4?

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12 to 4 is a part to part ratio.

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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 quantity to the entire quantity.

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How can ratios be represented visually?

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Ratios can be represented visually using bar models, pie charts, or tables.

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What is the difference between a part to part ratio and a part to whole ratio?

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A part to part ratio compares two parts of a whole, while a part to whole ratio compares one part to the entire whole.