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' 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 2 apples to 6 oranges?

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1 to 3 or 1:3 (simplified form).

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If there are 4 cats and 6 dogs, what is the ratio of cats to dogs?

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2 to 3 or 2:3 (simplified form).

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:4?

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It means for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 4 of the second quantity.

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What is the ratio of 10 pencils to 5 erasers?

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2 to 1 or 2:1 (simplified form).

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2 to 3 or 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 15 students to 5 teachers?

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3 to 1 or 3:1 (simplified form).

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How do you express the ratio of 8 red balls to 12 blue balls?

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2 to 3 or 2:3 (simplified form).

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What is the ratio of 5 boys to 10 girls?

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1 to 2 or 1:2 (simplified form).