Intro to 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.

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How can a ratio be expressed?

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A ratio can be expressed in several ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or in words (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What does the ratio 10:6 represent?

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The ratio 10:6 represents that for every 10 of one quantity, there are 6 of another quantity.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different (e.g., 3:5 is equivalent to 6:10).

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:20?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:20 is 3:5.

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If there are 6 hearts and 4 stars, what is the ratio of hearts to total shapes?

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The ratio of hearts to total shapes is 6:10.

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What is the ratio of green beans to peas if there are 31 green beans and 74 peas?

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The ratio of green beans to peas is 31:74.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio: 3:4, 3/4, 3=4, 3 to 4?

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of apples to bananas if there are 10 apples and 6 bananas?

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The ratio of apples to bananas is 10:6.