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 fraction, a colon, or with the word 'to'.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both quantities by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does a ratio of 1:1 mean?

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A ratio of 1:1 means that for every one unit of the first quantity, there is one unit of the second quantity.

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If there are 6 apples and 4 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 3:2.

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What is the ratio of 8 to 12 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8 to 12 is 2:3.

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How do you find the ratio of two groups?

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To find the ratio of two groups, divide the number of items in the first group by the number of items in the second group.

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What is the ratio of 15 cars to 25 trucks?

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The ratio of cars to trucks is 3:5.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 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 9 saves to 3 goals?

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The ratio of saves to goals is 3:1.

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How do you write a ratio as a fraction?

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To write a ratio as a fraction, place the first quantity over the second quantity.