Ratios Flashcard

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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' or a:b.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4), using a colon (e.g., 3:4), or as a fraction (e.g., 3/4).

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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If there are 5 chocolate donuts and 7 total donuts, what is the ratio of chocolate donuts to total donuts?

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5:7

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If Jenny bought 6 white pairs of shoes and 7 black pairs, what is the ratio of white shoes to black shoes?

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6:7

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What is the ratio of oranges to total fruit if Carter has 3 oranges, 2 bananas, and 5 apples?

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3:10

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio problem?

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Add all the quantities together to find the total number of items.

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What is the ratio of all puppies to black puppies if Jamie has 6 brown, 9 black, and 8 white puppies?

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23:9

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If there are 4 white squares and 3 black hearts, what is the ratio of white squares to black hearts?

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4:3

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What is the relationship between the parts of a ratio?

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The parts of a ratio represent the relative sizes of the quantities being compared.