Ratio Concepts

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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, often expressed as 'a to b' or 'a:b'.

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How do you write a ratio of boys to girls if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 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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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4 to 3.

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

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The ratio of birds to total animals is 4 to 10.

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What is the ratio of red tiles to white tiles if there are 13 red tiles and 12 white tiles?

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The ratio of red tiles to white tiles is 13 to 12.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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To simplify the ratio 8:12, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified ratio is 2:3.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:4?

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It means for every 1 part of the first quantity, there are 4 parts of the second quantity.

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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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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 5?

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The ratio of 15 to 5 is 3 to 1 when simplified.

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If there are 10 apples and 5 oranges, what is the ratio of oranges to apples?

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The ratio of oranges to apples is 5 to 10, which simplifies to 1 to 2.