Ratios/Ratio Tables

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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 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 in words (a to b).

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What is the ratio of blue marbles to total marbles if there are 3 blue, 2 red, and 5 yellow marbles?

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The ratio of blue marbles to total marbles is 3 to 10.

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If the ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2 to 5, how many yellow marbles are there if there are 4 red marbles?

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If there are 4 red marbles, there are 10 yellow marbles.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4 to 6?

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The simplest form of the ratio 4 to 6 is 2 to 3.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes in simplest form?

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The ratio of birds to snakes in simplest form is 2 to 3.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4 to 3.

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How do you solve a ratio problem?

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To solve a ratio problem, identify the quantities being compared, write the ratio, and simplify if necessary.