Ratios

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What is a Ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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How do you express the ratio of pears to all fruit in a bowl containing 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 4 pears?

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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 4:10.

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What is the ratio of turtles to animals if there are 5 turtles and 8 animals in total?

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The ratio of turtles to animals is 5 to 8.

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If there are 3 squares and 6 circles, what is the ratio of squares to circles?

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The ratio of squares to circles is 3:6 or 1:2.

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What is the ratio of red circles to blue stars if there are 7 red circles and 4 blue stars?

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The ratio of red circles to blue stars is 7:4.

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How can ratios be simplified?

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Ratios can be simplified by dividing both quantities by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the difference between a ratio and a fraction?

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A ratio compares two quantities, while a fraction represents a part of a whole.

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, place the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole to each other.

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a whole to the entire whole.