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.

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How is a ratio expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 4:2), as a fraction (e.g., 4/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 4 to 2).

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What does part-to-part ratio mean?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two different parts of a whole, such as 4 apples to 3 oranges.

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What does part-to-whole ratio mean?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the whole itself, such as 4 apples out of 10 total fruits.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when both quantities are divided by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the ratio of 4 hamburgers to 2 hot dogs?

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4:2 or simplified to 2:1.

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If there are 3 squares and 6 circles, what is the ratio of squares to circles?

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3:6 or simplified to 1:2.

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How many ways can you write a ratio?

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There are 3 ways to write a ratio: using a colon, as a fraction, or with the word 'to'.

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What is the ratio of 6 to 4?

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6:4 or simplified to 3:2.

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What is an example of a part-to-part ratio?

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An example is 5 cats to 3 dogs.