Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It 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., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What does the ratio 4:12 represent?

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The ratio 4:12 means that for every 4 parts of one quantity, there are 12 parts of another quantity.

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If there are 3 red apples and 5 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 3:5.

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What is the total number of parts in the ratio 4:12?

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The total number of parts in the ratio 4:12 is 4 + 12 = 16 parts.

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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 simplify the ratio 8:12?

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To simplify the ratio 8:12, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 8:12 simplifies to 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 10 soccer players to 3 coaches?

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The ratio of soccer players to coaches is 10:3.

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If there are 30 tenants and the ratio of tenants to cars is 3:5, how many cars are there?

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If there are 30 tenants, there are 50 cars.

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What is the ratio of nickels to total coins if there are 3 pennies, 4 nickels, and 5 dimes?

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The ratio of nickels to total coins is 4:12.