Basic Ratio Flashcard!

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 2:3), as a fraction (e.g., 2/3), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3).

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What does the ratio 2:6 represent?

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The ratio 2:6 means for every 2 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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

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The ratio of Ella's balloons to Taylor's is 5:7.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 6:3?

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The simplest form of the ratio 6:3 is 2:1.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of red LEGOS to yellow LEGOS if there are 3 red and 6 yellow?

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The ratio of red LEGOS to yellow LEGOS is 1:2.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as the ratio of red LEGOS to blue LEGOS.

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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, such as the ratio of red LEGOS to all LEGOS.

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If there are 4 baguettes and 3 port-o-pottys, what is the ratio of baguettes to port-o-pottys?

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The ratio of baguettes to port-o-pottys is 4:3.