Understanding Ratios

What is a ratio primarily used for?

• To measure the weight of objects

• To compare different quantities

• To calculate the area of a shape

• To determine the speed of an object

In a part-to-part ratio, what are you comparing?

• A part to the whole

• Two identical parts

• The total to a part

• Two different parts of a total

How would you express a part-to-whole ratio using strawberries and total fruits?

• 3 to 7

• 7 to 3

• 3 to 4

• 4 to 7

Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio?

• Using a semicolon

• In word form

• As a fraction

• Using a colon

If a recipe calls for a ratio of 3:2:1 for flour, sugar, and butter, what is the ratio if you double the recipe?

• 9:6:3

• 12:8:4

• 3:2:1

• 6:4:2

How can ratios help in determining the cost of items in a grocery store?

• By calculating the weight of each item

• By listing all items in alphabetical order

• By comparing the quantity of items to their total cost

• By adding the prices of all items

What is the quotient when dividing $5 by 2 in the context of a ratio?

• $2.00

• $2.50

• $1.50

• $3.00

Why is it important to move the decimal point when dividing by a decimal in a ratio?

• To make the division easier

• To ensure the answer is correct

• To avoid using fractions

• To change the divisor

What is the new ratio of flour, sugar, and butter if you triple the original ratio of 3:2:1?

• 12:8:4

• 3:2:1

• 6:4:2

• 9:6:3

What additional resources are mentioned for further learning?

• Math textbooks

• Mage Math video game and website

• Online math courses

• Math tutoring services