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.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 1/2), using a colon (e.g., 1:2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 1 to 2).

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two quantities are expressed in the smallest whole numbers possible.

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If there are 6 yellow LEGOS and 3 red LEGOS, what is the ratio of red to yellow LEGOS in simplest form?

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1/2

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What is the ratio of 3 orange circles to 2 blue circles?

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3 : 2

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Which of the following is NOT a way to present a ratio? 1) As a fraction 2) Using a colon 3) Using the word 'to' 4) None. All of these are right ways to write a ratio

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None. All of these are right ways to write a ratio.

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In a recipe, if you have 4 meatballs for every 1 cup of sauce, what is the ratio of meatballs to sauce?

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4 : 1

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What is the ratio of 12 noodles to 4 meatballs?

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3 : 1

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If a class has 10 boys and 15 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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2 : 3

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How can you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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By dividing both sides by 4, the simplified ratio is 2:3.