Ratio

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities using division.

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How do you express the ratio of 4 birds to 6 snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is expressed as 4/6.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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Provide a real-life example of a ratio.

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

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In a fruit bowl with 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears, what is the ratio of pears to all fruit?

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

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4:6?

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The simplest form of the ratio 4:6 is 2:3.

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How can ratios be used in recipes?

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Ratios in recipes indicate the proportion of ingredients needed, such as 2 cups of flour to 1 cup of sugar.

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What does a ratio of 1:4 signify?

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A ratio of 1:4 signifies that for every 1 part of one quantity, there are 4 parts of another quantity.

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the ratio of 10 to 5 expressed in simplest form?

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The ratio of 10 to 5 in simplest form is 2:1.