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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be proportional?

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Two ratios are proportional if they express the same relationship between numbers, meaning their cross-products are equal.

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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 factor (GCF).

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 6:14?

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The simplest form of the ratio 6:14 is 3:7.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 for sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 9 cups of flour?

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If the ratio is 2:3, then for 9 cups of flour, you need 6 cups of sugar (2/3 of 9).

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What is an equivalent ratio to 1:4?

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An equivalent ratio to 1:4 is 2:8.

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How do you find a missing value in a proportional relationship?

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To find a missing value in a proportional relationship, set up a proportion and cross-multiply to solve for the unknown.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 10 boys and 15 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 10:15, which simplifies to 2:3.

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If there are 4 red marbles and 6 blue marbles, what is the ratio of red to total marbles?

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The ratio of red to total marbles is 4:10, which simplifies to 2:5.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 16 in simplest form?

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The ratio of 12 to 16 in simplest form is 3:4.