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 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, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:2, how many cats are there if there are 10 dogs?

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There are 15 cats.

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What is the ratio of red circles to blue stars if there are 7 red circles and 4 blue stars?

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The ratio is 7:4.

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How can you express the ratio 5:4 in fraction form?

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The ratio 5:4 can be expressed as the fraction 5/4.

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 15:25 is 3:5.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is the ratio of distance to time?

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The ratio of distance to time is 60 miles:1 hour.

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What is a real-life example of a ratio?

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A real-life example of a ratio is 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.