Ratio

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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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 9 to 6 in simplest form?

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3:2

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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7 to 5

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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

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Complete the equivalent ratio: 4:12 = 20:_____.

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60

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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13 to 10

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How do you write a ratio in different forms?

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A ratio can be written in three forms: as a fraction (e.g., 5/7), with a colon (e.g., 5:7), or using the word 'to' (e.g., 5 to 7).

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If Ella has 5 balloons and Taylor has 7 balloons, what is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons?

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5:7

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:4?

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It means for every 1 of the first quantity, there are 4 of the second quantity.