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. It can be expressed in different forms such as fractions, decimals, or with a colon.

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How many ways can you write a ratio?

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3 ways: as a fraction, with a colon, or in words.

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What are three ways to write the ratio 2 to 3?

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What does it mean for two quantities to be in a proportional relationship?

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Two quantities are proportional if they maintain a constant ratio or rate.

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Which of the following is a real-life example of a ratio?

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4 meatballs : 1 cup of sauce.

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If Mary lost 3 out of 5 games, what is the ratio of games she lost to the games she won?

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The ratio is 3:2.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 4?

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The ratio is 3:1.

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How can you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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By dividing both sides by 4, the simplified ratio is 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 5?

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The ratio is 3:1.

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

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The ratio is 2:3.