Writing Ratios

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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.

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How can ratios be represented?

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Ratios can be represented as fractions, with the word 'to', or with a colon (:).

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 13 to 10.

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If there are 6 yellow LEGOS and 3 red LEGOS, what is the ratio of red to yellow LEGOS in simplest form?

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The ratio of red to yellow LEGOS in simplest form is 1 to 2.

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What is the ratio of coaches to students if there is 1 coach and 22 students?

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The ratio of coaches to students is 1 to 22.

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If there are 4 oranges and 6 fruits total, what is the ratio of oranges to fruit?

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The ratio of oranges to fruit is 2 to 3.

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What does it mean for a ratio to be in simplest form?

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A ratio is in simplest form when the numbers cannot be reduced any further.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 4 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 1 to 2.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 2 to 1.

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If there are 8 boys and 12 girls in a class, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 3 to 2.