Simple Ratio Word Problems

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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 sides of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 4 boys and 2 girls?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 2:4, which can be simplified to 1:2.

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If there are 20 pokemon cards, 10 are legendary, how many are regular?

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There are 10 regular pokemon cards.

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What is the ratio of stars to hearts if there are 5 hearts and 2 stars?

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The ratio of stars to hearts is 2:5.

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If there are 20 students and 13 are boys, how many are girls?

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There are 7 girls.

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What is the ratio of marbles to rocks if there are 5 marbles and 3 rocks?

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The ratio of marbles to rocks is 5:3.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms by their GCD.

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What does it mean if a ratio is 1:1?

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A ratio of 1:1 means that the two quantities are equal.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2, how many girls are there if there are 12 boys?

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If there are 12 boys, there are 8 girls (12 boys / 3 = 4, then 4 * 2 = 8 girls).