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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 if two ratios are 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 Zane adds 2 ounces of tuna to 10 ounces of cat food, what is the ratio of tuna to cat food?

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The ratio of tuna to cat food is 2:10, which simplifies to 1:5.

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How do you compare two ratios?

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To compare two ratios, convert them to fractions and find a common denominator or cross-multiply to see which is larger.

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What is the ratio of pepperoni to ham on Clara's pizza if she uses 4 pepperoni and 6 ham?

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The ratio of pepperoni to ham on Clara's pizza is 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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What happens to the shade of color when you double the amount of a color in a mixture?

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Doubling the amount of a color in a mixture does not change the shade; it remains the same.

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If Regan used more apples than Aunt Cindy but the same amount of cinnamon, whose applesauce will taste more like cinnamon?

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Aunt Cindy's applesauce will taste more like cinnamon because she used fewer apples, making the cinnamon more pronounced.

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What is the effect of adding the same amount of coloring to different volumes of liquid?

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The smaller volume will appear darker because the coloring is more concentrated in a smaller amount of liquid.

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What is the formula for finding the equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.