Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division.

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How do you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 1:2), as a fraction (e.g., 1/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 1 to 2).

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What is the ratio of hot dogs to cheeseburgers if there are 2 hot dogs and 4 cheeseburgers?

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1:2

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If there are 4 monkeys and 5 bananas, what is the ratio of monkeys to bananas?

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4:5

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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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5:11

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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.

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if Kelly has 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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5:3

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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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2:3

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What is the importance of understanding ratios in real-life applications?

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Understanding ratios helps in making comparisons, scaling recipes, and analyzing data.

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How can ratios be simplified?

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Ratios can be simplified by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor.