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. It can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction, with a colon, or in words.

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How can you write the ratio 2 to 3?

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The ratio 2 to 3 can be written as 2:3, 2/3, or '2 to 3'.

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What is the ratio of orange circles to blue circles if there are 3 orange circles and 2 blue circles?

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The ratio of orange circles to blue circles is 3:2.

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If Mary lost 3 out of 5 games, what is the ratio of games lost to games won?

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The ratio of games lost to games won is 3:2.

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What is another way to write the ratio 6:7?

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The ratio 6:7 can also be written as 6/7.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio: 3=4, 3:4, 3/4, 3 to 4?

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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What does the ratio 1:4 mean?

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The ratio 1:4 means that for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 4 of the second quantity.

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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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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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To simplify the ratio 8:12, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified ratio is 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges is 10:5, which simplifies to 2:1.