Ratio Practice

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What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It shows how much of one thing there is compared to another.

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What does the ratio 3:4 mean?

Back

It means for every 3 of one item, there are 4 of another item.

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How do you write a ratio?

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You can write a ratio using a colon (:) or as a fraction.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

Back

An equivalent ratio is a ratio that represents the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 2:3, how many oranges are there if there are 4 apples?

Back

There are 6 oranges.

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What do you multiply by to find an equivalent ratio?

Back

You multiply both parts of the ratio by the same number.

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What is the ratio of 8 to 12 in simplest form?

Back

The simplest form is 2:3.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 1:2 for sugar to flour, how much flour do you need for 1 cup of sugar?

Back

You need 2 cups of flour.

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What is the ratio of red circles to blue stars if there are 3 red circles and 4 blue stars?

Back

The ratio is 3:4.

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If you have a ratio of 1:3 and you have 12 of the second item, how many of the first item do you have?

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You have 4 of the first item.