Writing Ratios

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What is a Ratio?

Back

Is a comparison of two quantities.

Front

What is the ratio of seals to turtles if there are 3 seals and 5 turtles?

Back

3 to 5

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

Back

4 red apples to 3 green apples

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What is the ratio of flames to arms on the candle if there are 3 flames and 2 arms?

Back

3:2

Front

What is the ratio of orange circles to blue circles if there are 3 orange circles and 2 blue circles?

Back

3:2

Front

If there are 5 cats and 3 dogs, what is the ratio of cats to dogs?

Back

5:3

Front

If there are 10 boys and 5 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

Back

10:5 or 2:1

Front

What does it mean when we say the ratio of A to B is 1:4?

Back

For every 1 of A, there are 4 of B.

Front

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

Back

2:3

Front

What is the ratio of 8 oranges to 4 apples?

Back

8:4 or 2:1