Exploring Ratios in Mathematics

What is a ratio?

• A type of fraction

• A single number

• A comparison of two quantities

• A mathematical operation

Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio?

• Using a fraction

• Using a semicolon

• Using the word 'to'

• Using a colon

In the example of dogs to cats, what is the ratio if there are 3 dogs and 1 cat?

• 1 to 3

• 3 to 1

• 2 to 3

• 3 to 2

How should you start when writing a ratio?

• Write the second term first

• Circle the word 'to'

• Use a fraction

• Count the total items

What is the ratio of kites to umbrellas if there are 7 kites and 4 umbrellas?

• 3 to 7

• 7 to 4

• 4 to 7

• 7 to 3

If there are 2 donuts and 3 cupcakes, what is the correct ratio?

• 4 to 2

• 2 to 4

• 2 to 3

• 3 to 2

How many ways should you write each ratio?

• Three ways

• Four ways

• Two ways

• One way

What is the ratio of triangles to circles if there are 2 triangles and 4 circles?

• 2 to 1

• 1 to 2

• 4 to 2

• 2 to 4

If squares represent dogs and circles represent cats, what is the ratio of dogs to cats if there are 5 squares and 2 circles?

• 5 to 3

• 5 to 2

• 3 to 5

• 2 to 5

What is the ratio of cats and dogs to birds if there are 7 cats and dogs and 4 birds?

• 7 to 3

• 4 to 7

• 7 to 4

• 3 to 7