Ratio 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'.

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How do you write a ratio using numbers?

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A ratio can be written using a colon, such as 3:4, or as a fraction, such as 3/4.

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What does the term 'to' signify in a ratio?

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The term 'to' indicates the relationship between the two quantities being compared in a ratio.

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If there are 14 boys and 10 girls in a class, what is the ratio of boys to girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 14:10, which simplifies to 7:5.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 10 girls and 14 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 10:14, which simplifies to 5:7.

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In a garden, if the ratio of daisies to roses is 20:1, which flower is more abundant?

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Daisies are more abundant.

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What is the ratio of white tiles to total tiles if there are 4 white tiles out of 9 total tiles?

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The ratio of white tiles to total tiles is 4 to 9.

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If you have 3 pennies, 4 nickels, and 5 dimes, what is the ratio of nickels to total coins?

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The ratio of nickels to total coins is 4:12.

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What is the incorrect statement about the ratio of boys to girls if there are 14 boys and 10 girls?

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The incorrect statement is that the ratio of girls to boys is 7:5.

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How can you express the ratio of two quantities in fraction form?

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You can express the ratio of two quantities as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second, such as a/b.