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 the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or 'a:b'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as '4 to 1'?

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It means that for every 4 units of the first quantity, there is 1 unit of the second quantity.

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If there are 4 boys and 2 girls, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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How do you find the ratio of a part to a whole?

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To find the ratio of a part to a whole, divide the part by the whole and express it in simplest form.

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What is the ratio of males to females if there are 11 males and 14 females?

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The ratio of males to females is 11:14.

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In a fruit bowl with 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears, what is the ratio of apples to all fruit?

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The ratio of apples to all fruit is 4:11.

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What is the ratio of dogs to all pets if there are 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 hamsters?

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The ratio of dogs to all pets is 2:11.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.