Intro to 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 write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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What does the term 'part' mean in ratios?

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In ratios, a 'part' refers to a single unit of measurement in the comparison, indicating how many parts of one quantity exist relative to another.

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What is the ratio of circles to total shapes if there are 3 circles and 4 total shapes?

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The ratio is 3:4.

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

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The ratio is 5:4.

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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 is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 5 boys and 4 girls?

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The ratio is 5:4.

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

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The ratio is 4:5.

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What is the ratio of squares to circles if there are 4 squares and 3 circles?

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The ratio is 4:3.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:2?

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It means for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 2 units of the second quantity.