Ratios - Intro with Pictures

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What does the term 'part' mean in ratios?

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A 'part' refers to one of the quantities being compared in a ratio.

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What is the ratio of BLUE to RED marbles if there are 6 BLUE and 5 RED?

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The ratio is 6:5.

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What is the ratio of MONKEYS to BANANAS if there are 4 MONKEYS and 5 BANANAS?

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The ratio is 4:5.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both parts of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of STARS to ALL CIRCLES if there are 4 STARS and 11 CIRCLES?

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The ratio is 4:11.

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What is the ratio of HAMBURGERS to ALL FOOD if there are 4 HAMBURGERS and 6 TOTAL FOOD items?

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The ratio is 4:6.

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What is the ratio of DOGS to RABBITS if there are 7 DOGS and 2 RABBITS?

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The ratio is 7:2.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different (e.g., 2:3 is equivalent to 4:6).