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 to b' or 'a:b'.

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How do you write the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 13:10.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 21 boys and 6 girls?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 2:7.

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How do you simplify the ratio 35:14?

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The simplified ratio of 35:14 is 5:2.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, such as 1:2 and 2:4.

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If you earn $15 every 3 weeks, how much will you earn in 5 weeks?

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You will earn $25 in 5 weeks.

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What is the first step to find the ratio of two numbers?

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The first step is to identify the two quantities you want to compare.

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How can you express the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges can be expressed as 10:5, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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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.