Introduction to Ratios

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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 is a ratio commonly expressed in math?

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A ratio is commonly expressed in fraction form.

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What does the ratio 6:7 represent?

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The ratio 6:7 represents 6 parts of one quantity for every 7 parts of another quantity.

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What is another way to write the ratio 6:7?

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6:7 can also be written as 6/7.

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True or False: You must ALWAYS label your answers when solving ratios.

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True

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Which sentence accurately represents the ratio of 4 moons to 8 suns?

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There are 4 moons for every 2 suns.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4:8?

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The simplest form of the ratio 4:8 is 1:2.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 for sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar are needed.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio means to reduce it to its smallest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges is 2:1.