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 express a ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of 2 scarves to 3 bows?

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The ratio of 2 scarves to 3 bows is 2:3.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 15:24?

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The simplest form of the ratio 15:24 is 5:8.

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What does part to part ratio mean?

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A part to part ratio compares one part of a whole to another part of the same whole.

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What does part to whole ratio mean?

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A part to whole ratio compares one part of a whole to the entire whole.

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If there are 5 trumpet players out of 23 kids, what is the part to whole ratio?

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The part to whole ratio is 5:23.

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How do you convert a ratio to a percentage?

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To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the part by the whole and multiply by 100.

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What is 21 out of 25 as a percentage?

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21 out of 25 is 84%.