Ratios 2

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What is a ratio?

Back

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?

Back

To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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

Back

It means for every 'a' units of the first quantity, there are 'b' units of the second quantity.

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How can you find a missing value in a ratio?

Back

You can find a missing value in a ratio by setting up a proportion and cross-multiplying.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 12:9, how can you express it in simplest form?

Back

The simplest form of the ratio 12:9 is 4:3.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

Back

Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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How do you convert a ratio to a percentage?

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To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the first term by the sum of both terms and multiply by 100.

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In the ratio 8:6, what is the equivalent ratio if both terms are multiplied by 2?

Back

The equivalent ratio is 16:12.

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What is the ratio of quarters to dimes if Kobe has 4 quarters and 3 dimes?

Back

The ratio of quarters to dimes is 4:3.

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If the ratio of bikes to cars is 5:20, how many bikes are there if there are 100 cars?

Back

If there are 100 cars, there would be 25 bikes.