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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'.

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How do you write a ratio of 3 blue marbles to 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio is written as 3:5.

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If 6 machines can polish 42 tables in one hour, what is the ratio of machines to tables?

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The ratio is 1:7.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How do you solve for k in the proportion 3/5 = k/15?

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Cross-multiply to find k: 3 * 15 = 5 * k, so k = 9.

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What is the ratio of red marbles to total marbles if there are 2 red, 3 blue, and 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio is 2:10 or simplified to 1:5.

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

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The ratio is 2:3.

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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Set up the proportion and cross-multiply to solve for the missing value.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second is the denominator.

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If 4 apples cost $2, what is the unit rate of apples per dollar?

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The unit rate is 2 apples per dollar.

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