Creating and Representing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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What is the ratio of basketballs to soccer balls if there are 11 basketballs and 2 soccer balls?

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11 : 2

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What is the ratio of hearts to total shapes if there are 6 hearts and 10 shapes?

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6 : 10

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

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10 : 6

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 1 triangle and 2 squares?

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1 : 2

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How can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as fractions, with a colon (:) or with the word 'to'.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3:4, how many cats are there if there are 12 dogs?

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9 cats (3/4 = x/12, x = 9).

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What does it mean if a ratio is simplified?

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A simplified ratio means that the quantities are expressed in their smallest whole number form.

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What is the ratio of 8 red marbles to 4 blue marbles?

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2 : 1

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2 : 3

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