Ratios Checkup

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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, often expressed as 'a:b'.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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If there are 2 dogs for every 3 cats, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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The ratio of dogs to cats is 2:3.

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If Molly has 6 dogs, how many cats does she have if the ratio of dogs to cats is 2:3?

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Molly has 9 cats.

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What is the ratio of cats to dogs if there are 2 dogs for every 3 cats?

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The ratio of cats to dogs is 3:2.

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What is the ratio of oranges to bananas if there is 1 orange for every 3 bananas?

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The ratio of oranges to bananas is 1:3.

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If there are 4 triangles for every 3 squares, what is the ratio of triangles to squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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If 30 kids like grape juice and the ratio of kids who like grape juice to those who like pineapple juice is 3:4, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids like pineapple juice.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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

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How can you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.