Writing Ratios - Practice #2

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write a ratio in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of chocolate donuts to glazed donuts if there are 7 chocolate and 13 glazed?

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7:13

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If there are 2 oranges out of 6 total fruits, what is the ratio of oranges to total fruit?

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2:6

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio?

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Add the parts of the ratio together. For example, in the ratio 3:1, the total is 3 + 1 = 4.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 12 boys and 10 girls?

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12:10, which simplifies to 6:5.

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If a team has 1 coach and 21 students, what is the ratio of coaches to total students?

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1:22

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4 birds to 6 snakes?

Back

2:3.

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity. For example, the ratio 3:4 can be written as 3/4.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 3 triangles and 1 square?

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3:1.