Rates and 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.

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When are ratios useful?

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Ratios are useful when you want to compare a part of something to a whole of something.

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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.

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What is the ratio of 35 to 14 in simplest form?

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5 to 2.

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Express the ratio of 18 ounces to 3 cups as a fraction in simplest form.

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6/1.

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What is the ratio of green marbles to red marbles if there are 3 green marbles and 2 red marbles?

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3/2.

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Write the ratio of 24 players to 3 teams as a fraction in simplest form.

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8/1.

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What does it mean to express a ratio as a fraction?

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It means to write the ratio in the form of a fraction, showing the relationship between the two quantities.

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

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2 to 3.

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How can you represent a ratio using a colon?

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A ratio can be represented using a colon, for example, 2:3.