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 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 boys to girls if there are 20 boys and 15 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 4 to 3.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.

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How do you express a ratio in fractional form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fractional form by writing it as a fraction, with the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the ratio of tigers to lions if there are 10 tigers and 15 lions?

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The ratio of tigers to lions is 2 to 3.

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If Reece makes 4 baskets out of 10 free throws, what is his success ratio?

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Reece's success ratio is 4 to 10, which simplifies to 2 to 5.

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

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To find the total number of items in a ratio, add the parts of the ratio together.

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What is the ratio of fruit to oranges if John has 3 apples, 2 bananas, and 4 oranges?

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The ratio of fruit to oranges is 9 to 4.

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If a class has 20 boys and 15 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 3 to 4.