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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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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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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5:11.

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

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Add all the quantities together. For example, in the fruit bowl, 4 apples + 2 bananas + 5 pears = 11 total fruits.

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What is the ratio of students who rode the bus to those who used other transportation in a class of 30 students with 14 riding the bus?

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The ratio is 7:8.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both sides by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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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The ratio of boys to girls is 13 to 10.

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If you earn $15 every 3 weeks, how much will you earn in 5 weeks?

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You will earn $25.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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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.