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 as a fraction a/b.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4:6?

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The simplest form of the ratio 4:6 is 2:3.

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If there are 6 pears and 3 apples, what is the ratio of pears to apples?

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The ratio of pears to apples is 6:3, which simplifies to 2:1.

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How do you express the ratio of hearts to total shapes if there are 6 hearts and 10 shapes?

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 5:4?

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It means for every 5 units of the first quantity, there are 4 units of the second quantity.

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How can you find the ratio of two quantities?

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To find the ratio, divide each quantity by the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the two quantities.

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What is the ratio of bananas to monkeys if there are 5 bananas and 4 monkeys?

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The ratio of bananas to monkeys is 5:4.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 4 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:4, which simplifies to 1:2.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 10:5, which simplifies to 2:1.