Writing Ratios Flashcard

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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 do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:5), as a fraction (e.g., 3/5), or in words (e.g., 3 to 5).

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What does a part-to-whole ratio represent?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group.

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If there are 5 apples and 3 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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5:3

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In a class of 30 students, if 12 prefer soccer, what is the ratio of students who prefer soccer to the total number of students?

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12:30 or simplified to 2:5.

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What is the ratio of Nikes to Crocs if there are 5 Nikes and 3 Crocs?

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5:3

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If there are 4 red balls and 6 blue balls, what is the ratio of red balls to total balls?

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4:10 or simplified to 2:5.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both sides of the ratio by their greatest common factor.

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What is the ratio of fiction books to total books if there are 23 fiction and 4 non-fiction books?

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23:27

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If 19 out of 31 students prefer hot cheetos, what is the ratio of students who prefer Takis to those who prefer hot cheetos?

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12:19.

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