Ratio

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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 the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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7 to 5

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red marbles and 5 yellow marbles?

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2 to 5

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 4 and there are 20 girls, how many boys are there?

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15 boys

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Solve for x in the ratio 2:3 = x:18.

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x = 12

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What is the ratio of boys to girls in a classroom with 13 boys and 10 girls?

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13 to 10

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How do you simplify the ratio 10:15?

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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 of the first quantity, there are 4 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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2 to 3

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How can you express the ratio 8:12 in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 2:3.