Introduction to Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two or more values, showing the relative size of one value to another.

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How can a ratio be expressed?

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True or False: Ratios can only compare two values.

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False. Ratios can compare two or more values.

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What does part-to-part ratio mean?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole to each other.

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What does part-to-whole ratio mean?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole.

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

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5 to 7.

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

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 8:12?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8:12 is 2:3.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.