Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It 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., 3:2), using the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2), or as a fraction (e.g., 3/2).

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What does the ratio 5 to 3 mean?

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The ratio 5 to 3 means that for every 5 of one quantity, there are 3 of another quantity.

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

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The ratio of red apples to total apples is 5 to 10, which can also be simplified to 1 to 2.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 4 boys and 6 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 4 to 6, which can be simplified to 2 to 3.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both sides of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if there are 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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The ratio of school apps to game apps is 5 to 3.

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If there are 3 coaches for 10 players, what is the ratio of coaches to players?

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The ratio of coaches to players is 3 to 10.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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In a class of 20 students, if 12 are girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 12 to 8, which simplifies to 3 to 2.