Ratios

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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 can a ratio be expressed?

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A ratio can be expressed in three 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 cones to soccer balls if there are 12 cones and 20 soccer balls?

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12 to 20.

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If Ella has 5 balloons and Taylor has 7 balloons, what is the ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's balloons?

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5 : 7.

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What is the ratio of blue triangles to red squares if there are 4 blue triangles and 3 red squares?

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4:3.

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

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3=4.

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If there are 3 orange circles and 2 blue circles, what is the ratio of orange circles to blue circles?

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3 : 2.

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the two quantities are expressed in their smallest whole number form.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 2:5, how many dogs are there if there are 10 cats?

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25 dogs.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges?

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2:1.