Ratios: Introduction

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What is a Ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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How can a ratio be written?

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A ratio can be written using 'to', using a colon (:), or as a fraction.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to present a ratio?

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None. All of these are right ways to write a ratio.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 5 to 4?

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25 to 20.

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What represents the relationship of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits?

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2:6.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 3:2 for sugar to flour, how can this be expressed as a fraction?

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3/2.

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What does a ratio of 1:4 mean?

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For every 1 part of the first quantity, there are 4 parts of the second quantity.

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If there are 10 apples and 5 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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2:1.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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By dividing both sides by 4, it simplifies to 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 5 expressed in simplest form?

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3:1.