WRITING RATIOS

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.

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What is the ratio of circles to squares if there are 5 circles and 6 squares?

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5:6

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If there are 8 squares and 5 circles, what is the ratio of squares to circles?

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8:5

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio problem?

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Add the quantities together. For example, if there are 5 circles and 6 squares, the total is 5 + 6 = 11.

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What is the ratio of all flowers to tulips if there are 8 tulips, 4 roses, 3 daisies, and 5 carnations?

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The total number of flowers is 20, so the ratio of all flowers to tulips is 20:8, which simplifies to 5:2.

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In a fruit salad with 3 bananas and 15 strawberries, what is the ratio of strawberries to bananas?

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The ratio of strawberries to bananas is 15:3, which simplifies to 5:1.

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What is the ratio of sugar to milk in a recipe using 6 cups of sugar and 8 cups of milk?

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The ratio of sugar to milk is 6:8, which simplifies to 3:4.

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How do you compare two ratios?

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To compare two ratios, you can cross-multiply or convert them to fractions and compare the values.