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. It can be expressed in different forms such as fractions, decimals, or with a colon.

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How can a ratio be written?

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

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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. For example, in the ratio of 4 apples to 3 oranges, it compares the number of apples to the number of oranges.

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What does part-to-whole ratio mean?

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If a bag contains 3 blue marbles, 2 red marbles, and 5 yellow marbles, what is the ratio of blue to total marbles?

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Which of the following is NOT a valid way to express a ratio: 3=4, 3:4, 3 to 4?

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3=4 is NOT a valid way to express a ratio.

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What is the ratio of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits in total?

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The ratio of oranges to fruit is 2:6.

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What is the ratio of 4 apples to 3 oranges expressed as a fraction?

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:4?

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To simplify the ratio 8:4, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified ratio is 2:1.