Writing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a way to compare two quantities by using division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of hexagons to rectangles if there are 4 hexagons and 1 rectangle?

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4 to 1

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If there are 10 soccer players and 3 coaches, what is the ratio of coaches to players?

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3 to 10

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Which of the following is NOT a way to represent a ratio? 1) As a fraction 2) Using the word 'to' 3) With a colon (:) 4) None. All of these are ways to write a ratio.

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None. All of these are ways to write a ratio.

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What is the ratio of green to red if there are 36 green items and 3 red items?

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36 to 3

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its smallest form by dividing both sides by their greatest common factor.

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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 to 3

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How can you express the ratio 5 to 10 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of 5 to 10 is 1 to 2.

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What is the ratio of cats to dogs if there are 8 cats and 4 dogs?

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8 to 4, which simplifies to 2 to 1.