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 write a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be written as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity, for example, if the ratio is 3:4, it can be written as 3/4.

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What does the ratio 1:2 mean?

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The ratio 1:2 means that for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 2 of the second quantity.

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If there are 5 dogs and 9 cats, what is the ratio of dogs to total animals?

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The ratio of dogs to total animals is 5:14.

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In a class of 20 students, if 8 are boys, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 12:8 or simplified to 3:2.

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What is the ratio of purple circles to red circles if there are 6 purple circles and 5 red circles?

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The ratio of purple circles to red circles is 6:5.

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What are three different ways to express the ratio 3:4?

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The ratio 3:4 can be expressed as 3/4, 3 to 4, or 3:4.

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If Mary lost 3 out of 5 games, what is the ratio of games lost to games won?

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The ratio of games lost to games won is 3:2.

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What is the ratio of girls to total students if there are 11 girls in a class of 19?

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The ratio of girls to total students is 11:19.

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How can you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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The ratio 8:12 can be simplified to 2:3 by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4.