Writing Ratios Flashcard

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group.

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If there are 23 fiction books and 4 non-fiction books, what is the part-to-whole ratio of fiction books?

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23:27

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What is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons if Ella has 5 and Taylor has 7?

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5:7

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both parts by their greatest common factor.

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If there are 3 green marbles and 2 red marbles, what is the ratio of green marbles to red marbles?

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3:2

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In a class, if there are 5 students with Nikes and 3 students with Crocs, what is the ratio of Nikes to Crocs?

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5:3

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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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2:11

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How do you find the total when given a part-to-whole ratio?

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To find the total, add the two parts of the ratio together.