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'.

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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 is the boy:girl ratio in a class with 15 boys and 20 girls?

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3:4

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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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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 blue triangles to red squares if there are 4 blue triangles and 3 red squares?

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4:3

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

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2:5

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How can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, using a colon (:), or with the word 'to'.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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2:1

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the flour to sugar ratio?

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2:3