Writing Ratios Assessment 24/25

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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 many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How can you write a ratio?

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You can write a ratio in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3), using a colon (e.g., 2:3), or as a fraction (e.g., 2/3).

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What does it mean if a ratio is 4 to 1?

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It means that for every 4 of one quantity, there is 1 of another quantity.

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If there are 20 total shapes and 15 are circles, what is the ratio of circles to total shapes?

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The ratio of circles to total shapes is 15 to 20.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 10 to 15?

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The simplest form of the ratio 10 to 15 is 2 to 3.

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How do you find the ratio of two different items?

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To find the ratio, count the number of each item and then write it as a comparison (e.g., 3 apples to 2 oranges is written as 3 to 2).

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4 to 3.

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If there are 4 hexagons and 1 rectangle, what is the ratio of hexagons to rectangles?

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The ratio of hexagons to rectangles is 4 to 1.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares two different parts of a whole (e.g., the ratio of boys to girls in a class).

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part to the entire group (e.g., the ratio of red apples to all apples).