11/7/23 Ratios - Graded

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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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., 2:3), as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), or in words (e.g., '2 to 3').

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What is the ratio of dogs to all pets if there are 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 hamsters?

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The ratio of dogs to all pets is 2:11.

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How do you calculate the total number of items in a ratio?

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To calculate the total number of items in a ratio, add all the parts together.

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What is the ratio of pears to all fruit if there are 4 apples, 2 bananas, and 5 pears?

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The ratio of pears to all fruit is 5:11.

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

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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What is the ratio of birds to all animals if there are 3 birds and 15 other animals?

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The ratio of birds to all animals is 3 to 18.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls in a classroom with 13 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 13 to 10.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 'a to b'?

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It means that for every 'a' units of the first quantity, there are 'b' units of the second quantity.