Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing the relative size of one quantity to another.

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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., 2:5), as a fraction (e.g., 2/5), or in words (e.g., '2 to 5').

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2 to 5.

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If there are 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears, what is the ratio of pears to all fruit?

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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5:11.

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Provide a real-life example of a ratio.

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An example of a ratio is 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.

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How do you find the ratio of two quantities?

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To find the ratio of two quantities, divide each quantity by the greatest common divisor (GCD) of both quantities.

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if Kelly has 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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The ratio of school apps to game apps is 5 to 3.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the quantities have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How can ratios be used in real life?

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