Writing Ratios

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

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What does a part-to-part ratio represent?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, showing the relationship between two or more categories.

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What does a part-to-whole ratio represent?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole, showing the relationship of one part to the total.

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If there are 4 legs and 1 head, what is the ratio of legs to heads?

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The ratio of legs to heads is 4:1.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of squares to stars if there are 6 squares and 2 stars?

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The ratio of squares to stars is 6:2, which simplifies to 3:1.

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If there are 3 stars and 7 total shapes, what is the ratio of stars to total shapes?

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The ratio of stars to total shapes is 3:7.

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What is the ratio of total shapes to hexagons if there are 10 total shapes and 6 hexagons?

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The ratio of total shapes to hexagons is 10:6, which simplifies to 5:3.

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In a survey of 100 students, if 53 prefer football and 42 prefer baseball, what is the part-to-part ratio of football to baseball?

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The part-to-part ratio of football to baseball is 53:42.