Ratios- Writing Basic

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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.

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How do you write a ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of 4 meatballs to 1 cup of sauce?

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4:1

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If there are 3 red toy cars and 10 toy cars in total, what is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars?

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3:10

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Which ratio is equivalent to 5 to 4?

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25 to 20 (5:4 = 25:20).

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If there are 8 bananas and 3 apples, what is the ratio of bananas to apples?

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8:3

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio is expressed in its lowest terms, meaning that both quantities have been divided by their greatest common factor.

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How can you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of 12 noodles to 4 meatballs?

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3:1 (12:4 simplifies to 3:1).

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2:3