Ratios Practice

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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'.

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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 ratio of red to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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2 to 5

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

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4 to 6, which simplifies to 2 to 3.

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if Kelly has 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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5 to 3

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What is the simplest form of the ratio of red LEGOs (3) to yellow LEGOs (6)?

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1 to 2

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What does part-to-part ratio mean?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two parts of a whole to each other.

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What does part-to-whole ratio mean?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole.

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If there are 16 M&Ms and 5 are red, what is the ratio of red M&Ms to total M&Ms?

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5 to 16 (part-to-whole ratio).

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.