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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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 2:3), using the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3), or as a fraction (e.g., 2/3).

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

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

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In a bag of marbles with 3 blue, 2 red, and 5 yellow marbles, what is the ratio of red to yellow?

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

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If Kelly has 10 apps on her iPad, with 5 being school apps and 3 being games, what is the ratio of school apps to game apps?

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

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What is an example of a real-life ratio?

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

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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.

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What is the importance of ratios in real life?

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Ratios are important in real life for comparing quantities, understanding proportions, and making decisions based on relationships between different items.

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What is the ratio of blue marbles to total marbles if there are 3 blue, 2 red, and 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio of blue marbles to total marbles is 3:10.

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How can ratios be used in recipes?

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Ratios in recipes help maintain the correct proportions of ingredients to achieve the desired taste and texture.