Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, 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., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What does a ratio of 10:6 mean?

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It means for every 10 of the first quantity, there are 6 of the second quantity.

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How can you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both sides by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 10:6 simplifies to 5:3.

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What is the ratio of apples to bananas if there are 10 apples and 6 bananas?

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The ratio of apples to bananas is 10:6, which simplifies to 5:3.

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If there are 4 rectangles and 3 circles, what is the ratio of rectangles to circles?

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The ratio of rectangles to circles is 4:3.

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What is the ratio of squares to circles if there are 3 squares and 6 circles?

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The ratio of squares to circles is 3:6, which simplifies to 1:2.

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If there are 5 red circles and 5 total circles, what is the ratio of red circles to total circles?

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The ratio of red circles to total circles is 5:10, which simplifies to 1:2.

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How do you find the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7:5.

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What is the importance of ratios in real life?

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Ratios help compare quantities, understand proportions, and make decisions based on relationships between different items.