Writing Ratios - Practice #1 edited

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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 write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or in words (e.g., '3 to 4').

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What is the ratio of nickels to total coins if there are 3 pennies, 4 nickels, and 5 dimes?

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The ratio is 4:12.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if Kelly has 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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The ratio is 5 to 3.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to total students?

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The ratio is 7 to 12.

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What is the ratio of red circles to blue stars if there are 7 red circles and 4 blue stars?

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The ratio is 7:4.

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How do you find the total number of items in a ratio problem?

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Add all the parts of the ratio together to find the total.

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What is the ratio of goats to total animals at a zoo with 2 chickens, 4 deer, 3 donkeys, and 6 goats?

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The ratio is 2:5.

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What does it mean if a ratio is in simplest form?

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A ratio is in simplest form when the numbers cannot be reduced any further.