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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 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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How can you determine if two ratios are the same?

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You can determine if two ratios are the same by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.

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What is the ratio of 4 apples to 6 oranges?

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The ratio of 4 apples to 6 oranges can be simplified to 2:3.

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If Regan used 5 apples and Aunt Cindy used 3 apples, whose applesauce tasted more like cinnamon?

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Aunt Cindy's applesauce tasted more like cinnamon because she used fewer apples, making the cinnamon flavor stronger.

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What is the ratio of baking soda to vinegar if you use 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 6 tablespoons of vinegar?

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The ratio of baking soda to vinegar is 1:3.

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If Emilia uses 2 cups of grape juice for every 5 cups of pineapple juice, what is the ratio of grape juice to pineapple juice?

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The ratio of grape juice to pineapple juice is 2:5.

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What is the relationship between the ratios 3:9 and 1:3?

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The ratios 3:9 and 1:3 are equivalent because both simplify to the same ratio.