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'. For example, if there are 2 apples and 3 oranges, the ratio of apples to oranges is 2 : 3.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities. This can be checked by cross-multiplying. For example, to check if 4 : 5 and 8 : 10 are equivalent, calculate 4 * 10 and 5 * 8. Both equal 40, so the ratios are equivalent.

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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 total number of fruits is 4 + 2 + 5 = 11. The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5 : 11.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour to 1 cup of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 4 : 1.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed in simplest form?

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A ratio is in simplest form when the two quantities cannot be reduced any further. For example, the ratio 8 : 12 can be simplified to 2 : 3.

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How can you express the ratio of 15 desserts to 5 desserts?

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The ratio can be expressed as 15 : 5, which simplifies to 3 : 1.

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What is the ratio of tomatoes to cucumbers if they are planted in a ratio of 4 : 1 and there are 14 cucumber plants?

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If the ratio of tomatoes to cucumbers is 4 : 1 and there are 14 cucumbers, then there are 4 * 14 = 56 tomato plants.

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What is an example of a real-life ratio?

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An example of a real-life ratio is 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce.

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How do you find the missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, you can set up a proportion using the known values and solve for the unknown.

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What is the ratio of 4 apples to 2 bananas?

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The ratio of 4 apples to 2 bananas is 4 : 2, which simplifies to 2 : 1.