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: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 a ratio of 4:3 mean?

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It means for every 4 units of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.

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If there are 4 rectangles and 3 circles, what is the ratio of rectangles to circles?

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4:3

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If there are 7 total shapes and 3 of them are circles, what is the ratio of total shapes to circles?

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7:3

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What is the ratio of pears to apples if there are 3 pears and 6 apples?

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3:6, which simplifies to 1:2.

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What is the ratio of hearts to total shapes if there are 6 hearts and 10 total shapes?

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6:10, which simplifies to 3:5.

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If there are 5 bananas and 4 monkeys, what is the ratio of bananas to monkeys?

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5:4

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How can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as fractions, with a colon (a:b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be converted to fractions by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.