Ratios!!

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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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., 2:3), as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3).

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What does the ratio 2:6 represent?

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The ratio 2:6 means for every 2 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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If there are 4 apples and 2 bananas, what is the ratio of apples to bananas?

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The ratio of apples to bananas is 4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the ratio of pears to all fruit if there are 5 pears, 4 apples, and 2 bananas?

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The total number of fruits is 5 + 4 + 2 = 11. The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5:11.

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How do you simplify the ratio 12:20?

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To simplify 12:20, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified ratio is 3:5.

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What is the relationship of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges in a bowl of 6 fruits?

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The ratio of oranges to fruit is 2:6.

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If there are 15 stars and 4 circles, what is the ratio of stars to circles?

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The ratio of stars to circles is 15:4.

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What does a ratio of 3:2 mean in terms of bananas to apples?

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A ratio of 3:2 means for every 3 bananas, there are 2 apples.

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How can you express the ratio of cones to soccer balls if there are 12 cones and 20 soccer balls?

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The ratio of cones to soccer balls is 12:20.

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