Writing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, 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 is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two quantities are expressed in the smallest whole numbers possible.

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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 divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of 5 apples to 10 oranges?

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The ratio of 5 apples to 10 oranges is 1:2 when simplified.

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If there are 3 squares and 15 triangles, what is the ratio of squares to triangles?

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The ratio of squares to triangles is 1:5.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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To express a ratio in fraction form, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons if Ella has 5 and Taylor has 7?

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The ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons is 5:7.

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What is the product of 2.39 and 4.37?

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The product of 2.39 and 4.37 is 10.4443.

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How do you find the decimal point in a product?

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To find the decimal point in a product, count the total number of decimal places in the factors and place the decimal in the product accordingly.