U1 LT1 and LT2 Ratios and Equivalent Ratios

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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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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How can you find equivalent ratios?

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You can find equivalent ratios by multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of total shapes to circles if there are 7 shapes and 3 circles?

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The ratio of total shapes to circles is 7:3.

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If a ratio is 3:4, what is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio to 3:4 is 6:8.

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How do you express the ratio of STARS to SQUARES if there are 3 STARS and 4 SQUARES?

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The ratio of STARS to SQUARES is 3 to 4.

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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 of school apps to game apps is 5 to 3.

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If there are 4 triangles and 3 squares, what is the ratio of triangles to squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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What is the first step to solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and write them in ratio form.