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 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 a ratio of 3:6 mean?

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It means for every 3 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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How can you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both sides by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 4:8 simplifies to 1:2.

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

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The ratio of pears to apples is 3:6.

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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 of bananas to monkeys is 5:4.

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

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If the ratio is 3:7, then the total number of shapes is 7.

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What is the ratio of hamburgers to hot dogs if there are 4 hamburgers and 2 hot dogs?

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The ratio of hamburgers to hot dogs is 4:2.

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If there are 4 squares and 3 circles, what is the ratio of squares to circles?

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The ratio of squares to circles is 4:3.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different (e.g., 2:4 is equivalent to 1:2).