Writing Ratios - Practice #2

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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 using a colon?

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A ratio can be written using a colon by placing the two quantities separated by a colon, for example, 3:4.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both quantities by their greatest common divisor.

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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What is the ratio of chocolate donuts to glazed donuts if there are 7 chocolate and 13 glazed?

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The ratio of chocolate donuts to glazed donuts is 7:13.

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How can you express the ratio of 2 apples to 5 total fruits?

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The ratio can be expressed as 2:5.

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What is the total number of pets if there are 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 hamsters?

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The total number of pets is 2 + 4 + 5 = 11.

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What is the ratio of dogs to all pets if there are 2 dogs and 11 total pets?

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The ratio of dogs to all pets is 2:11.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to represent a ratio? 1) As a fraction 2) Using the word 'to' 3) With a colon 4) None. All of these are ways to write a ratio.

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None. All of these are ways to write a ratio.

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If there are 4 oranges and 6 total fruits, what is the ratio of oranges to total fruit?

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The ratio of oranges to total fruit is 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.