Ratios review

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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 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, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.

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How can you express the ratio of circles to total shapes if there are 6 circles and 12 total shapes?

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The ratio of circles to total shapes is 6 to 12, which can be simplified to 1 to 2.

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What is the ratio of raisins to peanuts if there are 30 raisins and the ratio is 3 to 5?

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If the ratio of raisins to peanuts is 3 to 5, then for 30 raisins, there are 50 peanuts.

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How do you find a missing quantity in a ratio?

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To find a missing quantity in a ratio, set up a proportion and solve for the unknown value.

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What is the ratio of kids who like grape juice to those who like pineapple juice if 30 kids like grape juice and 40 like pineapple juice?

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The ratio of kids who like grape juice to those who like pineapple juice is 30 to 40, which simplifies to 3 to 4.

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If 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk are needed for every 3 cups of chocolate chips, how many cups are needed for 42 ounces?

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For 42 ounces of sweetened condensed milk, 9 cups of chocolate chips are needed.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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The first step in solving a ratio problem is to understand the relationship between the quantities involved.