Ratio Language

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What is a ratio?

Back

A comparison of two quantities using division.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls in a class with 14 boys and 10 girls?

Back

The ratio of boys to girls is 14:10.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys in a class with 5 boys and 7 girls?

Back

The ratio of girls to boys is 7:5.

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If there are 4 nickels and a total of 12 coins, what is the ratio of nickels to total coins?

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The ratio of nickels to total coins is 4:12.

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What is the ratio of birds to snakes if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

Back

The ratio of birds to snakes is 4:6.

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How do you express the ratio of two quantities?

Back

By using division to compare the two quantities.

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What does a ratio of 1:3 mean?

Back

For every 1 of the first quantity, there are 3 of the second quantity.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2, how many girls are there if there are 9 boys?

Back

There are 6 girls.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 8:12?

Back

The simplified form is 2:3.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.