Introduction to Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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How can a ratio be written?

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A ratio can be written using the words 'to', a colon (:), or as a fraction.

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What does the ratio 2:6 represent?

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It represents the relationship of 2 parts of one quantity to 6 parts of another quantity.

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If there are 2 dogs and 4 cats, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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The ratio of dogs to cats is 2:4, which can be simplified to 1:2.

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What is the ratio of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits?

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The ratio of oranges to fruit is 2:6.

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How many different ways can you write a ratio?

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You can write a ratio in 3 different ways.

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

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

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What is the ratio of dogs to all pets if there are 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 hamsters?

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The ratio of dogs to all pets is 2:11.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 4:8?

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The simplified form of the ratio 4:8 is 1:2.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 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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