Writing and Simplifying ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed in the form 'a : b'.

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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 35 to 14 simplified?

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5 : 2

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If there are 15 daffodils and 14 day-lilies, what is the ratio of daffodils to day-lilies?

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15 to 14

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Write the ratio of pyramids to prisms in three different ways.

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1/2, 1:2, 1 to 2

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as '4 : 1'?

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It means for every 4 of the first quantity, there is 1 of the second quantity.

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How can you express the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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4 red apples to 3 green apples.

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What is the ratio of legs to heads if there are 4 legs for every 1 head?

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The ratio of legs to heads is 4 : 1.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar (since 2/3 of 6 is 4).