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, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of birds to snakes if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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2:3

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If Patrick has 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars, what is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars?

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3:10

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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4:3

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What type of ratio is represented by the number of red M&Ms to the total number of M&Ms?

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Part-to-Whole

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What is the ratio of turtles to seals if there are 5 turtles and 3 seals?

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5:3

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by writing the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares one part of a whole to another part of the same whole.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole.