6th Grade Ratios/Ratio Descriptions

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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 fraction, with a colon, or in words.

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How can you express the ratio of 3 to 5?

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You can express the ratio of 3 to 5 as 3:5, 3/5, or '3 to 5'.

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If Mary lost 3 out of 5 games, what is the ratio of games she lost to games she won?

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The ratio of games Mary lost to games she won is 3:2.

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In a jar with 55 marbles (48 blue, 4 red, and the rest green), what is the ratio of green to red marbles?

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The ratio of green to red marbles is 3:4.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:30?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:30 is 2:5.

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What is the ratio of dogs to goats if there are 23 animals (9 goats, 6 sheep, and the rest dogs)?

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The ratio of dogs to goats is 8:9.

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What are the three different ways you can write a ratio?

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You can write a ratio as a fraction, with a colon, or in words.

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If there are 10 apples and 5 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 2:1.

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How do you simplify the ratio 18:24?

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To simplify the ratio 18:24, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 6, resulting in 3:4.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 15:25 is 3:5.