Writing 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.

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How do you write a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two parts of a whole, written as 'part1:part2'.

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What is the part-to-part ratio of 53 students who prefer football to 42 students who prefer baseball?

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53:42

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If there are 5 circles and 6 squares, what is the ratio of circles to squares?

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5:6

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of sugar to milk if a recipe uses 6 cups of sugar and 8 cups of milk?

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3:4

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as a fraction?

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A ratio expressed as a fraction shows the relationship between the two quantities in a division format.

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What is the total number of animals if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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10 animals (4 birds + 6 snakes).

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What is the ratio of birds to total animals if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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4/10 or 2/5 when simplified.

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How do you write a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of the whole to the whole itself, written as 'part:whole'.