Ratios/Ratio Tables p. 2 11.18.24

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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 write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or in words (a to b).

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the numbers in the ratio have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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If there are 2 red cars and 3 blue cars, what is the ratio of red cars to blue cars?

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2:3

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour and 2 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the ratio of 5 apples to 10 oranges?

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5:10, which simplifies to 1:2.

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio?

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Add the parts of the ratio together. For example, in the ratio 2:3, the total is 2 + 3 = 5.

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What is the ratio of 3 red circles to 4 blue stars?

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3:4

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

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4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 7 red apples to 3 green apples?

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7:3