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.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What does 'equivalent' mean in terms of ratios?

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Equivalent means that two ratios represent the same relationship, even if they use different numbers.

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If there are 3 apples and 5 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 3:5.

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What is the ratio of squares to triangles if there are 3 squares and 9 triangles?

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The ratio of squares to triangles is 1:3.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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To simplify 8:12, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified ratio is 2:3.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5:7.

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If Ella has 5 balloons and Taylor has 7 balloons, what is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons?

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The ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons is 5:7.

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What is another way to express the ratio 6:7?

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Another way to express the ratio 6:7 is as the fraction 6/7.

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If there are 10 red marbles and 15 blue marbles, what is the ratio of blue marbles to total marbles?

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The ratio of blue marbles to total marbles is 15:25, which simplifies to 3:5.