Ratio Test Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you calculate the cost per item?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if 5 apples cost $1.25, the cost per apple is $1.25 ÷ 5 = $0.25.

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What is the ratio of apples to bananas if there are 10 apples and 15 bananas?

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The ratio of apples to bananas is 10:15, which simplifies to 2:3.

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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 (GCD). For example, to simplify 35:14, divide both by 7 to get 5:2.

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What is the total number of items if there are 4 basketballs, 7 soccer balls, and 5 volleyballs?

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The total number of items is 4 + 7 + 5 = 16.

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What is the ratio of basketballs to total balls if there are 4 basketballs and 12 total balls?

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The ratio of basketballs to total balls is 4:12, which simplifies to 1:3.

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If a picture shows 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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What does it mean to express a ratio in simplest form?

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Expressing a ratio in simplest form means reducing it to the smallest possible whole numbers that maintain the same relationship.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you write a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be written as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity. For example, the ratio 2:5 can be written as 2/5.