Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How can you write the ratio 6:7 in fraction form?

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6:7 can be written as 6/7.

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If Travis rides 3 miles in 20 minutes, how do you find out how long it takes to ride 9 miles?

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To find the time for 9 miles, set up a proportion based on the rate: (3 miles / 20 minutes) = (9 miles / x minutes). Solve for x.

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What is the ratio of green dots to orange dots if there are 3 green dots and 5 orange dots?

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The ratio of green dots to orange dots is 3:5.

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How do you express the ratio of dogs to cats if there are 14 dogs and 13 cats?

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The ratio of dogs to cats is 14:13.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio: 3/5, 3.5, 3:5, 3 to 5?

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3.5 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the numbers in the ratio have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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If the ratio is 2:3, for 6 cups of flour, you need 4 cups of sugar (2/3 of 6).

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What is the equivalent ratio of 4:5?

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An equivalent ratio of 4:5 is 8:10 (by multiplying both sides by 2).

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How do you find the total parts in a ratio of 3:2?

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Add the parts together: 3 + 2 = 5 total parts.