Ratios

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What are the three ways to write a ratio?

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Using 'to', using a colon, and as a fraction.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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If Tommy has 6 yellow LEGOS and 3 red LEGOS, what is the ratio of red to yellow LEGOS in simplest form?

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1:2 or 1/2.

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How do you express the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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7:5 or 7/5.

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What is the purpose of using ratios in real-life situations?

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Ratios help compare quantities and understand relationships between different items.

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How can ratios be simplified?

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By dividing both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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2:1 or 2/1.

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In a class of 20 students, if 12 are girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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8:12 or 2:3 when simplified.

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What does a ratio of 1:4 indicate?

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For every 1 of the first quantity, there are 4 of the second quantity.

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How can ratios be used in cooking?

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Ratios can help maintain the correct proportions of ingredients.