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., 4:7), as a fraction (e.g., 4/7), or with the words 'to' (e.g., 4 to 7).

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What does the ratio 6:4 represent?

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The ratio 6:4 means that for every 6 of one quantity, there are 4 of another quantity.

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If there are 6 oranges and 4 apples, what is the ratio of oranges to apples?

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The ratio of oranges to apples is 6:4.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 6:4?

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The simplest form of the ratio 6:4 is 3:2.

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How do you find the ratio of two numbers?

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To find the ratio of two numbers, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the ratio of green apples to red apples if there are 3 green apples and 5 red apples?

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The ratio of green apples to red apples is 3:5.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to 7 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 4:7.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as the ratio of boys to girls in a class.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a quantity to the entire quantity, such as the ratio of apples to the total number of fruits.