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:b' or 'a/b'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does the ratio 3:6 represent?

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The ratio 3:6 represents that for every 3 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity. It can be simplified to 1:2.

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If there are 4 red balls and 8 blue balls, what is the ratio of red to blue?

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The ratio of red to blue is 4:8, which simplifies to 1:2.

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What is the ratio of blue circles to total circles if there are 2 blue circles and 3 total circles?

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The ratio is 2:3.

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What is a way to express the ratio of 5 to 7?

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You can express it as 5:7, 5/7, or '5 to 7'.

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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 is 3:6, which simplifies to 1:2.

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If Ella has 5 balloons and Tyler has 7 balloons, what is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Tyler's?

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The ratio is 5:7.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to present a ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio is 10:5, which simplifies to 2:1.