Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a mathematical way to compare two or more quantities.

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How can a ratio be expressed?

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A ratio can be expressed in several ways: as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), with a colon (e.g., 3:4), or in words (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What is the ratio of 3 apples to 6 oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 3:6, which can be simplified to 1:2.

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If there are 4 rectangles and 3 circles, what is the ratio of rectangles to circles?

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The ratio of rectangles to circles is 4:3.

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2:5.

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True or False: A ratio can compare more than two quantities.

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True.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio? 3:4, 3=4, 3/4, 3 to 4

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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If a bag contains 3 blue, 2 red, and 5 yellow marbles, what is the ratio of blue to total marbles?

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The ratio of blue to total marbles is 3:10.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 6:9?

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The simplified form of the ratio 6:9 is 2:3.

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If there are 10 cats and 5 dogs, what is the ratio of dogs to cats?

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The ratio of dogs to cats is 5:10, which simplifies to 1:2.