Basic Ratios

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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 can you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 1/2), with a colon (e.g., 1:2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 1 to 2).

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What does the ratio 4:3 mean?

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The ratio 4:3 means that for every 4 units of one quantity, there are 3 units of another quantity.

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

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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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 the ratio of circles to squares if there are 6 circles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of circles to squares is 2:1.

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How do you simplify the ratio 6:3?

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To simplify the ratio 6:3, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. The simplified ratio is 2:1.

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What is the ratio of red circles to blue stars if there are 7 red circles and 4 blue stars?

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The ratio of red circles to blue stars is 7:4.

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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 of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.