Ratio Language

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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 write a ratio in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor.

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What does a ratio of 20:1 indicate?

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A ratio of 20:1 indicates that for every 20 units of the first quantity, there is 1 unit of the second quantity.

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

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4/6 or 2/3 when simplified.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 14 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 14:10 or 7:5 when simplified.

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What is an example of a real-life ratio?

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An example of a real-life ratio is 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.

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How do you find the total number of parts in a ratio?

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To find the total number of parts in a ratio, add the numbers in the ratio together.

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What is the ratio of white tiles to total tiles if there are 4 white tiles and 5 total tiles?

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The ratio of white tiles to total tiles is 4 to 9.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:3?

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It means for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.

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How can ratios be used in cooking?

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Ratios can be used in cooking to maintain the correct proportions of ingredients, such as 2 parts flour to 1 part sugar.