Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that can be expressed in three ways: a to b, a:b, or a/b.

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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 simplest form of the ratio 24:6?

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The simplest form of the ratio 24:6 is 4:1.

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If the ratio of sweaters to vests is 6:5 and there are 30 vests, how many sweaters are there?

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There are 36 sweaters.

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If 30 kids like grape juice and the ratio of kids who like grape juice to those who like pineapple juice is 3:4, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids like pineapple juice.

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What does it mean to find a missing value in a ratio table?

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Finding a missing value in a ratio table involves using the known ratios to calculate the unknown quantity.

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How can tape diagrams help in solving ratio problems?

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Tape diagrams visually represent ratios, making it easier to understand the relationship between quantities.

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What is the relationship between the terms in a ratio?

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The terms in a ratio represent the relative sizes of two or more quantities.

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How can ratios be used in real-life situations?

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Ratios can be used to compare quantities in recipes, scale models, financial analysis, and more.

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What is the ratio of 36 to 12 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 36:12 is 3:1.

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