Intro to Ratios Practice Flashcardizz

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What is a ratio?

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

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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 4 apples to 2 oranges?

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The ratio is 4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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If there are 8 cats and 4 dogs, what is the ratio of cats to dogs?

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The ratio of cats to dogs is 8:4, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 6 squares?

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The ratio is 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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How do you find the total parts in a ratio?

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To find the total parts in a ratio, add the numbers in the ratio together.

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What is the total parts in the ratio 3:5?

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The total parts in the ratio 3:5 is 3 + 5 = 8.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2, how many girls are there if there are 12 boys?

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If there are 12 boys, then there are 8 girls, since 12 is 3 parts and 8 is 2 parts.

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What is a part in a ratio?

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A part in a ratio represents a single unit of the quantity being compared.