Ratios and Ratio Tables

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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?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 5), using a colon (e.g., 3:5), or as a fraction (e.g., 3/5).

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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

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If there are 3 coaches and 10 players, what is the ratio of coaches to players?

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3:10

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If Mary lost 3 out of 5 games, what is the ratio of games lost to games won?

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3:2 (Mary won 2 games).

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Ella has 5 balloons and Tyler has 7 balloons. What is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Tyler's balloons?

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5:7

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if Kelly has 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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5:3

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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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4:3

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How do you find the ratio of two quantities?

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To find the ratio, divide each quantity by the greatest common factor and express it in simplest form.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.