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. It can be expressed in different forms such as fractions, decimals, or with a colon.

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How can a ratio be written?

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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What is the ratio of hearts to total shapes if there are 6 hearts and 10 shapes?

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The ratio of hearts to total shapes is 6:10.

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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 of squares to circles is 4:3.

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3=4 is NOT a valid way to express a ratio.

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What is the ratio of red circles to total circles if there are 5 red circles and 10 total circles?

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The ratio of red circles to total circles is 5:10.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the quantities have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 2:3, how many boys are there if there are 15 girls?

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If the ratio is 2:3, then there are 10 boys (2/3 = x/15, x = 10).

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What is the equivalent ratio of 4:6?

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The equivalent ratio of 4:6 is 2:3 when simplified.