Intro To 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 do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 4:2), as a fraction (e.g., 4/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 4 to 2).

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What is the ratio of 4 hamburgers to 6 hot dogs?

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

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If there are 4 monkeys and 5 bananas, what is the ratio of monkeys to bananas?

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The ratio of monkeys to bananas is 4:5.

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If there are 4 monkeys and 5 bananas, what is the ratio of bananas to monkeys?

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The ratio of bananas to monkeys is 5:4.

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True or False: A ratio can compare more than two quantities.

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True.

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 6 bananas?

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The ratio is 10:6, which can be simplified to 5:3.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio means to reduce it to its smallest form by dividing both sides by their greatest common divisor.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:4, how many cats are there if there are 12 dogs?

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There are 9 cats.

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What is the ratio of 8 oranges to 6 apples?

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The ratio is 8:6, which can be simplified to 4:3.