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.

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How can a ratio be expressed?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), with a colon (e.g., 3:4), or in words (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What is the ratio of cones to soccer balls if there are 12 cones and 20 soccer balls?

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12 to 20.

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

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2 to 3.

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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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5 to 7.

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

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4 to 3.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio: 3=4, 3:4, 3/4, 3 to 4?

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3=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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2 to 3.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the quantities have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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If there are 10 cats and 5 dogs, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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1 to 2.