Ratios

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A comparison of two numbers.

Front

Simplify the ratio 8:12.

Back

2:3

Front

A class has 15 boys and 20 girls. What is the boy:girl ratio in lowest terms?

Back

3:4

Front

Which ratio is NOT equivalent to 3:5?

Back

15:30

Front

Solve for A in the table: A:60 = 3:4.

Back

45

Front

What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

Back

Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between numbers.

Front

If the ratio of cats to dogs is 2:3, how many dogs are there if there are 10 cats?

Back

15 dogs.

Front

What is the ratio of 4 apples to 6 oranges in simplest form?

Back

2:3

Front

How do you find an equivalent ratio?

Back

Multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

Front

If a recipe calls for a ratio of 1:2 for sugar to flour, how much flour is needed for 3 cups of sugar?

Back

6 cups of flour.