Writing Ratios 3 Ways

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It shows how much of one thing there is compared to another.

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How do you write a ratio?

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

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What does the ratio 4:3 mean?

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It means for every 4 of one item, there are 3 of another item.

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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4:3

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If there are 3 flames and 2 arms on a candle, what is the ratio of flames to arms?

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3:2

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What is the ratio of orange circles to blue circles if there are 3 orange circles and 2 blue circles?

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3:2

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

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4:3

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What does the ratio 2:6 represent?

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It represents the relationship of 2 oranges to 6 total fruits.

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How can you simplify the ratio 4:8?

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You can simplify it to 1:2 by dividing both numbers by 4.

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What is the first step to find a ratio?

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Count how many of each item you have.