Understanding 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 can you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), with a colon (e.g., 2:3), or in words (e.g., '2 to 3').

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What does the ratio 9 to 6 represent?

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The ratio 9 to 6 means that for every 9 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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If there are 18 triangles and 6 circles, what is the ratio of triangles to circles?

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The ratio of triangles to circles is 3 to 1.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 9 to 6?

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The simplified form of the ratio 9 to 6 is 3 to 2.

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What is the ratio of dentists who do not prefer Crest if 8 out of 10 prefer it?

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The ratio of dentists who do not prefer Crest to those who do is 2 to 8 or 1 to 4.

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What is the third way to write the ratio 4 to 5?

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The third way to write the ratio 4 to 5 is 4/5.

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What is the ratio of 2 to 3 expressed with a colon?

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The ratio of 2 to 3 expressed with a colon is 2:3.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.

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How do you find the ratio of two numbers?

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To find the ratio of two numbers, divide each number by the greatest common factor.