Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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How can a ratio be written?

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A ratio can be written using a colon (e.g., 3:4), the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4), or as a fraction (e.g., \(\frac{3}{4}\)).

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What does the ratio 2:6 represent?

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The ratio 2:6 represents that for every 2 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4:8?

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The simplest form of the ratio 4:8 is 1:2.

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If there are 6 yellow LEGOs and 3 red LEGOs, what is the ratio of red to yellow LEGOs in simplest form?

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The ratio of red to yellow LEGOs is 1:2.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 13:10.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio? 3=4, 3:4, 3 to 4, \(\frac{3}{4}\)

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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What is the relationship of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits?

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The relationship of oranges to fruit is represented as 2:6.

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What is the ratio of 3 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of 3 apples to 5 oranges is 3:5.

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How do you simplify the ratio 10:15?

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To simplify the ratio 10:15, divide both numbers by 5, resulting in 2:3.