Introduction to 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 can you write the ratio of 2 to 3?

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red cars and 7 total cars?

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The ratio is 3:7.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio is 4:3.

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Why is it important to label your answers when solving ratios?

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Labeling your answers helps clarify what the numbers represent and avoids confusion.

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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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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the numbers have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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

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The ratio is 1:2.

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What is the ratio of 8 to 4?

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The ratio is 2:1.

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

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Add the numbers in the ratio together.