Ratio: Meaning of the Ratio

The video tutorial introduces the concept of ratios as comparisons between two numbers or quantities. It explains the different ways ratios can be written and emphasizes the importance of the order of terms. Examples from a school setting illustrate practical applications of ratios. A class survey is used to demonstrate how to calculate ratios based on student preferences. The video concludes with examples of ratios in recipes, highlighting their everyday use.

What are the three different ways to write a ratio?

Explain why the order of terms is important in ratios.

Calculate the ratio of students who like Crunchy Chocolate Rainbow Kapows to those who do not.

Provide an example of how ratios are used in recipes.

What is the ratio of flour to water in Citrus Seymour's famous lemonade recipe?