Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How can you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), with a colon (e.g., 2:3), or in words (e.g., 2 to 3).

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What is the ratio of games lost to games won if Mary lost 3 out of 5 games?

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

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If there are 6 yellow LEGOs and 3 red LEGOs, what is the ratio of red to yellow LEGOs in simplest form?

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The ratio of red to yellow LEGOs is 1:2.

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

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Another way to write the ratio 6:7 is as the fraction 6/7.

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What does it mean for a ratio to be in simplest form?

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A ratio is in simplest form when the numbers cannot be reduced any further, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

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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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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you find the ratio of two numbers?

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To find the ratio of two numbers, divide the first number by the second number and express it in simplest form.

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What is the ratio of 8 apples to 4 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 2:1.

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If a class has 12 boys and 8 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 3:2.