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: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 wins to losses if a team has 16 wins and 12 losses?

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4:3

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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 girls to boys if there are 21 boys and 6 girls?

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2:7

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In a class, if the ratio of boys to girls is 6:5 and there are 18 boys, how many girls are there?

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15 girls.

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If Keely swam 12 miles in 3 hours, how far would she swim in 6 hours?

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24 miles.

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

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A ratio is in simplest form when the two numbers have no common factors other than 1.

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How can ratios be used in real-life situations?

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Ratios can be used to compare quantities, such as ingredients in a recipe, distances, or populations.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as boys to girls in a class.