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 to 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 dogs to lizards if there are 22 dogs and 12 lizards?

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The ratio is 11 to 6.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio is 7 to 5.

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

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The ratio is 2 to 5.

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In a fruit bowl with 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears, what is the ratio of pears to all fruit?

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The ratio is 5 to 11.

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If Beth saw 23 animals at the zoo, with 9 goats and 6 sheep, how many dogs are there?

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There are 8 dogs.

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What is the ratio of dogs to goats if there are 8 dogs and 9 goats?

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The ratio is 8 to 9.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed in simplest form?

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It means the ratio is reduced to its lowest terms, where the two numbers have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you express a ratio as a fraction?

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