Ratio Word Problems

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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 is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 12 girls and 9 boys?

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4:3

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If there are 12 red crayons and 48 yellow crayons, what is the ratio of red to yellow crayons?

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1:4

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How many cookies will be on each plate if there are 18 cookies and 6 plates?

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3 cookies

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What is the ratio of choir students to band students if there are 36 choir students and 24 band students?

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3:2

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What is the ratio of art students to total students if there are 15 students in music class and 10 in art class?

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2:5

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What does it mean to express a ratio in simplest form?

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Expressing a ratio in simplest form means reducing it to the smallest whole numbers that maintain the same relationship.

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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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2:3

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How can you represent a ratio using fractions?

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A ratio can be represented as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.

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