Introduction to Ratios

What does a ratio show?

• The size of one object

• The weight of an object

• The relationship between different amounts

• The color of an object

How can you write the ratio of 6 strawberries to 3 oranges?

• 6 to 9

• 3 to 6

• 9 to 3

• 6 to 3

What is the simplified form of the ratio 6 to 3?

• 2 to 1

• 3 to 1

• 6 to 1

• 1 to 2

How many basketballs are there compared to soccer balls?

• 8 basketballs to 5 soccer balls

• 5 basketballs to 5 soccer balls

• 8 basketballs to 8 soccer balls

• 5 basketballs to 8 soccer balls

Can the ratio of 5 basketballs to 8 soccer balls be simplified?

• Yes, to 1 to 1

• Yes, to 5 to 5

• No, it is already simplified

• Yes, to 8 to 5