Ratios

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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:b'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does a ratio of 5:4 mean?

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It means for every 5 units of the first quantity, there are 4 units of the second quantity.

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If there are 5 bananas and 4 monkeys, what is the ratio of bananas to monkeys?

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5:4

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If there are 2 circles for every 1 star, what is the ratio of circles to stars?

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2:1

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What is the ratio of total shapes to circles if there are 7 total shapes and 3 circles?

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7:3

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If the ratio of monkeys to bananas is 4:5, how many monkeys are there if there are 20 bananas?

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16 monkeys (4/5 = x/20, so x = 16).

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What is the ratio of pears to apples if there are 6 pears and 3 apples?

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2:1 (simplified from 6:3).

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio a:b can be expressed as the fraction a/(a+b).

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and they represent the same relationship between quantities.