Ratios!

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing 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., 3/6), with a colon (e.g., 3:6), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 6).

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What does the term 'part' mean in a ratio?

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In a ratio, a 'part' refers to a single unit of measurement in the comparison, indicating how many parts of one quantity there are compared to another.

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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4:3

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 6:9?

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2:3

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How do you find the ratio of two numbers?

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To find the ratio of two numbers, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 12 boys and 8 girls?

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3:2

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

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2:3

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 5:2, how many dogs are there if there are 25 cats?

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10 dogs.