Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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How can ratios be represented?

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Ratios can be represented as fractions, with the word 'to', or with a colon (:).

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What is the ratio of 2 oranges to 6 fruits?

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2:6

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to total animals?

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4:10

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What is the ratio of Ella's 5 balloons to Taylor's 7 balloons?

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5:7

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What does 'part to part' mean in ratios?

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'Part to part' refers to comparing one part of a group to another part of the same group.

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What does 'part to whole' mean in ratios?

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'Part to whole' refers to comparing one part of a group to the entire group.

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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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2:3

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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10:5 or simplified to 2:1.

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If there are 8 cats and 4 dogs, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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4:8 or simplified to 1:2.