Ratios Checkup

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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 as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write the ratio of two quantities?

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To write the ratio of two quantities, you can use the format 'a:b' where 'a' is the first quantity and 'b' is the second quantity.

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What does a ratio of 3:2 mean?

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A ratio of 3:2 means that for every 3 units of the first quantity, there are 2 units of the second quantity.

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If there are 6 cats and 4 dogs, what is the ratio of cats to dogs?

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The ratio of cats to dogs is 6:4, which simplifies to 3:2.

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What is the ratio of oranges to bananas if there are 2 oranges and 6 bananas?

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The ratio of oranges to bananas is 2:6, which simplifies to 1:3.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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If there are 10 red apples and 5 green apples, what is the ratio of red apples to green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 10:5, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 8 girls and 4 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 8:4, which simplifies to 2:1.

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If a class has 20 students and 12 like chocolate ice cream, what is the ratio of students who like chocolate to those who do not?

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The ratio of students who like chocolate to those who do not is 12:8, which simplifies to 3:2.

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What is a tape diagram?

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A tape diagram is a visual representation used to show ratios and relationships between quantities.