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 do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or in words (e.g., '3 to 2').

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What does the ratio 5:11 represent?

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The ratio 5:11 means for every 5 of one quantity, there are 11 of another quantity.

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If there are 5 dogs and 6 cats, what is the ratio of cats to dogs?

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The ratio of cats to dogs is 6:5.

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What is the ratio of stars to circles if there are 11 stars and 5 circles?

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The ratio of stars to circles is 11:5.

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What is the ratio of stars to red circles if there are 4 stars and 7 red circles?

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The ratio of stars to red circles is 4:7.

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How do you simplify the ratio 4:8?

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To simplify the ratio 4:8, divide both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. The simplified ratio is 1:2.

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What is the relationship of oranges to fruit if there are 2 oranges and 6 fruits?

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The ratio of oranges to fruit is 2:6.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 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.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.