Ratio: Definition of the Ratio

The video tutorial explains the concept of ratios, using examples of yellow and green boxes to illustrate different types of ratios, such as part-to-part and part-to-whole. It also discusses how ratios relate to fractions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the order of terms in a ratio. The tutorial concludes by summarizing the key points about ratios and their relation to fractions.

What is the ratio of yellow boxes to green boxes if there are 3 yellow boxes and 5 green boxes?

• 8:3

• 5:8

• 5:3

• 3:5

If the ratio of green boxes to yellow boxes is 5:3, which quantity comes first in the sentence?

• Green boxes

• None of the above

• Yellow boxes

• Total boxes

Which type of ratio is similar to a fraction?

• Whole-to-whole

• Part-to-whole

• Part-to-part

• Whole-to-part

What is the fraction equivalent of the ratio 5:8?

• 5/3

• 8/5

• 3/8

• 5/8

In a ratio, which part of the sentence determines the first number in the ratio?

• The last mentioned quantity

• The largest quantity

• The smallest quantity

• The first mentioned quantity