Using Ratios: 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 to b' or 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 4 cookies to 12 cupcakes in simplest form?

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1:3

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If there are 42 people in 2 rows, how many people are in 1 row?

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21 people in 1 row.

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What is the ratio of blue to red Jolly Ranchers if there are 15 blue ones and the ratio is 3:4?

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35 total Jolly Ranchers.

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If the ratio of sweaters to vests is 6:5 and there are 30 vests, how many sweaters are there?

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36 sweaters.

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What does it mean if a recipe has a ratio of 1 part cherry to 4 parts sprite?

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It means for every 1 part of cherry, there are 4 parts of sprite in the mixture.

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How do you find the total number of items represented in a ratio?

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Add the parts of the ratio together and multiply by the number of items of one type.

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What is the importance of using ratios in word problems?

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Ratios help to compare quantities and solve problems involving proportions and relationships between different items.

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If a recipe calls for 2 parts of one ingredient and 3 parts of another, what is the ratio of the first ingredient to the total mixture?

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The ratio is 2:5.