Ratio Language

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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 write a ratio?

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

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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, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio?

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To find the total number of items, add the parts of the ratio together.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 3:2, how many oranges are there if there are 12 apples?

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There are 8 oranges.

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What is the ratio of pears to all fruit if there are 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears?

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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5:11.

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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 hot dogs to cheeseburgers if there are 2 hot dogs and 4 cheeseburgers?

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The ratio is 1:2.

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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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In a class of 30 students, if 18 are girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 3:2.