Ratios

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What is a Ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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How do you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 1/2), with a colon (e.g., 1:2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 1 to 2).

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two quantities are expressed in the smallest whole numbers possible.

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If there are 6 yellow and 3 red LEGOS, what is the ratio of red to yellow in simplest form?

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1:2

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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7:5

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What is the ratio of dogs to all pets if there are 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 hamsters?

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2:11

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How do you find the ratio of two quantities?

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To find the ratio, divide each quantity by the greatest common divisor.

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What does it mean if a ratio is 2:6?

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It means for every 2 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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What is the ratio of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits?

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2:6

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 4 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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1:2