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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 of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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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.

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How can you express the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2:5.

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What is the total number of items if the ratio of apples to oranges is 3:2 and there are 15 apples?

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If there are 15 apples, then there are 10 oranges, making the total 25 items.

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If 5 pounds of birdseed costs $8, what is the cost per pound?

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The cost per pound is $1.60.

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How do you find a missing value in a proportion?

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To find a missing value in a proportion, cross-multiply and solve for the unknown.

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What is the ratio of 4 scary movies to 5 funny movies?

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The ratio of scary movies to funny movies is 4:5.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is the ratio of distance to time?

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The ratio of distance to time is 60 miles to 1 hour, or 60:1.