Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing the relative sizes of two or more values.

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How do you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What is the ratio of seals to animals if there are 3 seals and 5 other animals?

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The ratio of seals to animals is 3:8.

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If there are 4 triangles and 3 squares, what is the ratio of triangles to squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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How do you find the ratio of girls to total kids if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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The ratio of girls to total kids is 7 to 12.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two parts of a whole, such as the ratio of apples to oranges.

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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 quantity to the entire quantity.

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In the ratio 4 apples to 3 oranges, is it part-to-part or part-to-whole?

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It is a part-to-part ratio.

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How can you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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You can simplify the ratio 8:12 to 2:3 by dividing both sides by 4.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:1?

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A 1:1 ratio means that the two quantities are equal.