Ratios With Pictures

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows 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., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the numbers in the ratio have been reduced to their smallest whole number form.

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What is the ratio of CIRCLES to RECTANGLES if there are 6 circles and 9 rectangles?

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6 : 9

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What is the ratio of SUNS to MOONS if there are 4 suns and 8 moons?

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4 : 8

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What is the ratio of HAMBURGERS to ALL FOOD if there are 4 hamburgers and 6 total food items?

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4 : 6

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What is the ratio of GREEN apples to TOTAL apples if there are 3 green apples and 7 total apples?

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3 : 7

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What is the ratio of DOGS to RABBITS if there are 7 dogs and 2 rabbits?

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7 : 2

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How do you find the total parts in a ratio?

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To find the total parts in a ratio, add the numbers in the ratio together.

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If the ratio of A to B is 2:3, what is the total number of parts?

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The total number of parts is 2 + 3 = 5.