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 can a ratio be expressed?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as 'a to b', as 'a:b', or as a fraction 'a/b'.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 35:14?

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The simplified form of the ratio 35:14 is 5:2.

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If there are 6 red dots, 3 green dots, and 5 orange dots, what is the ratio of green dots to orange dots?

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The ratio of green dots to orange dots is 3:5.

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What is the total number of ways to write a ratio?

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There are 3 ways to write a ratio.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio: 2:3, 2 to 3, or 3=4?

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing both sides by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges is 2:1.

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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 other.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form?

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The ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form is 3:5.