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: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 boy:girl ratio in a class with 15 boys and 20 girls?

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3:4

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If there are 6 squares and 3 circles, what is the ratio of squares to circles?

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2:1

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What does a ratio of 2:5 mean?

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For every 2 parts of one quantity, there are 5 parts of another quantity.

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How do you express a ratio in lowest terms?

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Divide both parts of the ratio by their GCD until no further simplification is possible.

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What is the ratio of blue circles to total circles if there are 2 blue circles out of 5 total?

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2:5

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What is the ratio of 8:12 in simplest form?

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2:3

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

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3:2

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How can you represent a ratio using fractions?

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A ratio can be represented as a fraction by placing one quantity over the other, e.g., 3:2 can be written as 3/2.