Ratio

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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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 does the ratio 3:2 represent?

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It means for every 3 of one quantity, there are 2 of another quantity.

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If the ratio of triangles to circles is 3:2, how many triangles are there if there are 6 circles?

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There are 9 triangles.

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What is the ratio of squares to triangles if there are 12 squares and 9 triangles?

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The ratio is 12:9, which simplifies to 4:3.

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How do you express a ratio in simplest form?

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Divide both parts of the ratio by the same number until you cannot divide anymore.

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What is the ratio of red tiles to white tiles if there are 13 red tiles and 12 white tiles?

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The ratio is 13:12.

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If there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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The ratio is 4:3.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second is the denominator.

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

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Add the numbers in the ratio together.