RATIOS INTRO

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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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A ratio can be written using a colon (:) or the word 'to'. For example, 2:3 or 2 to 3.

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What does the order of numbers in a ratio signify?

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The order of numbers in a ratio matters; it indicates the relationship between the two quantities.

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If there are 4 oranges and 6 apples, what is the ratio of oranges to apples?

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The ratio of oranges to apples is 4:6, which can be simplified to 2:3.

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What is the ratio of apples to plums if there are 5 apples and 2 plums?

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The ratio of apples to plums is 5:2.

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Can ratios be simplified?

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Yes, ratios can be simplified by dividing both sides by their greatest common factor.

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What is the relationship of 2:6 in simplest form?

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

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What is a part-to-whole ratio?

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A part-to-whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group.

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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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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the missing number in the ratio 3:x = 6:12?

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The missing number is 6.