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:b'.

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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 divisor (GCD).

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What does the ratio 4:3 mean?

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It means for every 4 units of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.

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If there are 8 blue triangles and 6 red squares, what is the ratio of blue triangles to red squares?

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The ratio is 4:3 after simplifying 8:6.

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What is the ratio of green marbles to red marbles if there are 6 green and 4 red?

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The ratio is 3:2 after simplifying 6:4.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity, e.g., 4:3 becomes 4/3.

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What is the ratio of orange circles to blue circles if there are 6 orange and 4 blue?

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The ratio is 3:2 after simplifying 6:4.

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If a bag contains 3 blue marbles, 2 red marbles, and 5 yellow marbles, what is the ratio of red to yellow marbles?

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The ratio is 2:5.

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What is the ratio of squares to circles if there are 9 squares and 27 circles?

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The ratio is 1:3 after simplifying 9:27.

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What is the importance of ratios in real life?

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Ratios help compare quantities, understand proportions, and make decisions based on relative sizes.