Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a mathematical way to compare two or more quantities, showing the relative size of one quantity to another.

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How can a ratio be expressed?

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What does the ratio 4:3 mean?

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The ratio 4:3 means that for every 4 units of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.

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If there are 4 squares and 3 circles, what is the ratio of squares to circles?

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The ratio of squares to circles is 4:3.

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If there are 5 red circles and 10 total circles, what is the ratio of red circles to total circles?

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The ratio of red circles to total circles is 5:10.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 4:6?

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The simplified form of the ratio 4:6 is 2:3.

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True or False: A ratio can only compare two quantities.

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False. A ratio can compare two or more quantities.

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What is the ratio of smiley faces to hearts if there are 6 smiley faces and 3 hearts?

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The ratio of smiley faces to hearts is 6:3, which simplifies to 2:1.

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3=4 is NOT a way to express a ratio.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:5, how many cats are there if there are 15 dogs?

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If the ratio is 3:5, then for every 5 dogs, there are 3 cats. If there are 15 dogs, there are 9 cats.