Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), using the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2), or as a fraction (e.g., 3/2).

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What is the ratio of 5 boys to 7 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5 to 7.

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If Ella has 5 balloons and Taylor has 7 balloons, what is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons?

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The ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons is 5:7.

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What is the missing number in the ratio 12:__ = 3:1?

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The missing number is 4.

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If there are 12 apples and 4 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 3:1.

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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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What is the ratio of 10 to 5?

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The ratio of 10 to 5 is 2:1.

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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 find the ratio of two numbers?

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To find the ratio of two numbers, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor.