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 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 does the ratio 3:2 mean?

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It means for every 3 parts of one quantity, there are 2 parts of another quantity.

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If there are 8 boxes with 12 pencils each, how many pencils are there in total?

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96 pencils.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 6:9?

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2:3.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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Multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of squares to circles if there are 6 squares and 9 circles?

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The ratio is 2:3.

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Which of the following ratios is NOT equivalent to 3:5? 9:15, 15:25, 12:20, 15:30

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15:30.

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What is the ratio of orange circles to blue circles if there are 3 orange circles and 2 blue circles?

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The ratio is 3:2.

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

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The ratio is 2:3.