Ratios Language

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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 boy:girl ratio in a class with 15 boys and 20 girls?

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3:4

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

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4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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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 red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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4 red apples to 3 green apples.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as a fraction?

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It means the first quantity is divided by the second quantity, showing the proportion of the first to the second.

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How can you express the ratio of 10 to 15 in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 2:3.

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What is the ratio of 8 oranges to 12 apples?

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The ratio is 8:12, which simplifies to 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 2:3.