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 do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What does a ratio of 4:2 mean?

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It means for every 4 of one quantity, there are 2 of another quantity.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both sides by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 4:2 simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the ratio of hamburgers to hot dogs if there are 4 hamburgers and 2 hot dogs?

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The ratio is 4:2.

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If there are 4 hamburgers and 6 total food items, what is the ratio of hamburgers to total food?

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The ratio is 4:6.

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What is the ratio of monkeys to bananas if there are 4 monkeys and 5 bananas?

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The ratio is 4:5.

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What is the ratio of smiley faces to hearts if there are 6 smiley faces and 4 hearts?

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The ratio is 6:4.

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In a bag of marbles, if there are 2 red marbles and 5 yellow marbles, what is the ratio of red to yellow?

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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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The ratio is 2:3.