Ratios Intro

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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 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 ratio of 35 to 14 in simplest form?

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5:2

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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4:3

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How do you express a ratio in different forms?

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A ratio can be expressed in three forms: a fraction (4/3), with a colon (4:3), or with the word 'to' (4 to 3).

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What is the ratio of red LEGOs to yellow LEGOs if there are 3 red and 6 yellow?

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1:2

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

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To find the total number of items, add the parts of the ratio together and multiply by the common factor.

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What is the ratio of green dots to orange dots if there are 3 green and 5 orange?

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3:5

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If Patrick has 3 red toy cars and 5 white toy cars, what is the ratio of red to all toy cars?

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3:10

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:1?

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A ratio of 1:1 means that the two quantities are equal.