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.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What is the ratio of pears to all fruit if there are 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears?

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5:11

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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 simplest form of the ratio 35:14?

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5:2

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If there are 22 dogs and 12 lizards, what is the ratio of dogs to lizards in simplest form?

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11:6

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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

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If Mrs. Shelly paid $3 for 6 muffins and Mrs. Kloske paid $9 for 18 muffins, are the prices equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls in a classroom?

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13:10

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio problem?

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Add the quantities together to find the total.