Ratio Practice

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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 in the form '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 does the ratio 3:5 mean?

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It means for every 3 units of the first quantity, there are 5 units of the second quantity.

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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 quantities, even if the numbers are different, such as 2:4 and 1:2.

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How can you find an equivalent ratio?

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You can find an equivalent ratio by multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two quantities are expressed in their lowest terms, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:5, how many boys are there if there are 9 girls?

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There are 15 boys. (If 3 girls correspond to 5 boys, then 9 girls correspond to 15 boys.)

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What is the ratio of total shapes to stars if there are 15 shapes and 3 stars?

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The ratio is 5:1.

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How do you express the ratio of squares to hearts if there are 6 squares and 4 hearts?

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The ratio is 3:2 in simplest form.

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What is the process to convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.