Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how much of one thing there is compared to another.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written using the word 'to' or as a fraction. For example, 3 to 4 or 3/4.

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What is an example of a ratio in real life?

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An example of a ratio in real life is 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.

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What does the ratio 2 to 6 represent?

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The ratio 2 to 6 represents the relationship of 2 oranges to 6 fruits.

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If Kelly has 10 apps, 5 are school apps and 3 are games, what is the ratio of school apps to game apps?

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The ratio of school apps to game apps is 5 to 3.

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What is a part to part ratio?

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A part to part ratio compares two parts of a whole, like the number 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 to the entire group, like 5 out of 23 kids in a class.

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What does the word 'to' signify in a ratio?

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The word 'to' signifies the relationship between the two quantities being compared.

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If there are 4 apples and 2 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 4 to 2.

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How can ratios be simplified?

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Ratios can be simplified by dividing both parts by their greatest common factor.