Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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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 red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars?

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3:10

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the simplified ratio of birds to snakes?

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2:3

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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4:3

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

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4:3

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to total kids?

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7:12

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:4?

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It means for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 4 of the second quantity.

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How can ratios be represented?

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Ratios can be represented in three ways: as fractions, with a colon (e.g., 1:2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 1 to 2).

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What is the ratio of 10 oranges to 5 apples?

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2:1