Writing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How can ratios be expressed?

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

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the numbers are reduced to their smallest whole numbers.

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What is the ratio of goats to the total number of animals at the zoo if there are 6 goats, 2 chickens, 4 deer, and 3 donkeys?

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2:5

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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4:3

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In a recipe, if 6 cups of sugar are used with 8 cups of milk, what is the ratio of sugar to milk?

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3:4

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What does a ratio of 2:3 mean in terms of superheroes and villains?

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For every 2 heroes, there are 3 villains.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to represent a ratio?

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None. All of these are ways to write a ratio.

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If a ratio is 3:5, how many parts are there in total?

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There are 8 parts in total (3 + 5 = 8).

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What is the ratio of 10 oranges to 5 apples?

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2:1