Ratio Language

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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 in the form 'a:b'.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does the ratio 3:4 mean?

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

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If there are 18 lions and 24 tigers, what is the ratio of lions to tigers?

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3:4

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In a fruit basket with 15 bananas and 5 apples, what is the ratio of apples to bananas?

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1:3

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What is the ratio of miles to gallons if a car travels 150 miles using 5 gallons of gasoline?

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30:1

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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By dividing both numbers in the ratio by their GCD.

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What is the ratio of left-handed students to total students if a class has 25 students and 5 are left-handed?

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1:5

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If a company has 50 employees and 10 managers, what is the ratio of employees to managers?

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5:1

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What is the importance of understanding ratios in real life?

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Ratios help compare quantities and understand relationships in various contexts, such as cooking, finance, and statistics.