Simple Ratio Word Problems

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows 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., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both sides by their greatest common divisor.

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If there are 3 boys and 2 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 3 to 2.

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If you have 5 dimes and 3 quarters, what is the total number of coins?

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The total number of coins is 8.

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What is the ratio of all coins to quarters if you have 5 dimes and 3 quarters?

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The ratio of all coins to quarters is 8 to 3.

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If you have 5 hearts and 2 stars, what is the ratio of stars to hearts?

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The ratio of stars to hearts is 2 to 5.

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How do you find the number of regular pokemon cards if you have 20 cards and 10 are legendary?

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Subtract the number of legendary cards from the total: 20 - 10 = 10 regular cards.

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If there are 20 students in a class and 13 are boys, how many are girls?

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There are 7 girls in the class.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio word problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and write them as a ratio.