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, expressed as two numbers separated by a colon (e.g., 3:4).

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio is written as two numbers separated by a colon, such as 2:5, which means for every 2 of the first quantity, there are 5 of the second quantity.

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What does the ratio 3:7 represent?

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The ratio 3:7 means that for every 3 parts of the first quantity, there are 7 parts of the second quantity.

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If there are 16 pink stripes and 20 green stripes, what is the ratio of pink to green stripes?

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The ratio of pink to green stripes is 16:20 or simplified to 4:5.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3.

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How do you simplify the ratio 6:2?

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To simplify the ratio 6:2, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in 3:1.

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What is the ratio of legs to heads if there are 4 legs for every 1 head?

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The ratio of legs to heads is 4:1.

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If a picture shows 8 stars and 2 squares, what is the ratio of stars to squares?

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The ratio of stars to squares is 8:2, which simplifies to 4:1.

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What does a ratio of 1:3 mean?

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A ratio of 1:3 means that for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 3 of the second quantity.

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How can you express the ratio of 5 to 10 in simplest form?

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The ratio of 5 to 10 can be simplified to 1:2 by dividing both numbers by 5.