Ratios!

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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 can you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or in words (a to b).

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What does the ratio 1:2 mean?

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The ratio 1:2 means that for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 2 of the second quantity.

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If there are 3 dogs and 5 cats, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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The ratio of dogs to cats is 3:5.

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What is the ratio of hot dogs to cheeseburgers if there are 2 hot dogs and 4 cheeseburgers?

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The ratio of hot dogs to cheeseburgers is 1:2.

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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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What is the ratio of rabbits to total animals if there are 2 rabbits and 10 total animals?

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The ratio of rabbits to total animals is 1:5.

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If Mary lost 3 out of 5 games, what is the ratio of games lost to games won?

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The ratio of games lost to games won is 3:2.

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What is the ratio of 10 to 25 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 10:25 is 2:5.

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If there are 4 apples and 6 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to total fruits?

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The ratio of apples to total fruits is 4:10 or 2:5 in simplest form.