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, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write a ratio of two quantities?

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To write a ratio, you can use the format 'a to b' or 'a:b', where 'a' and 'b' are the quantities being compared.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both quantities by their greatest common divisor.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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7 to 5

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What is the ratio of monkeys to bananas if there are 4 monkeys and 5 bananas?

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4:5

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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To express a ratio as a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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Write the ratio of 24 players to 3 teams as a fraction in simplest form.

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8/1

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What is the ratio of red to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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2 to 5

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If Tommy has 6 yellow, 3 red, and 8 blue 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 two quantities if one quantity is 10 and the other is 5?

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2 to 1 or 2:1