Ratios - Intro with Pictures

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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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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 2:3), as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3).

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What does the term 'part' mean in ratios?

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In ratios, a 'part' refers to a single unit of measurement in the comparison. For example, in the ratio 2:3, there are 2 parts of the first quantity and 3 parts of the second.

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What is the ratio of HEARTS to DIAMONDS in Nolan's hand if he has 10 HEARTS and 6 DIAMONDS?

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10 : 6

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If there are 4 RED apples and 3 GREEN apples, what is the ratio of RED apples to GREEN apples?

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4 : 3

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What is the ratio of HAMBURGERS to ALL FOOD if there are 4 HAMBURGERS and 6 total food items?

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4 : 6

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In a classroom, if there are 6 CIRCLES and 9 RECTANGLES, what is the ratio of CIRCLES to RECTANGLES?

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6 : 9

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What is the ratio of STARS to ALL CIRCLES if there are 4 STARS and 11 total CIRCLES?

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4 : 11

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How can you simplify the ratio 10:6?

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You can simplify it to 5:3 by dividing both numbers by 2.

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What is the importance of ratios in real life?

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Ratios help us compare quantities, understand proportions, and make decisions based on relationships between different items.