Introduction to Ratios Worksheet

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Introduction to Ratios

An ratio is a mathematical concept used to compare two quantities of the same kind. It expresses how much of one thing there is compared to another thing.

Ratios can be written in a few different ways:
Colon (:) : This is a common way to represent ratios, especially in simpler cases. For example, 3:2 represents 3 parts to 2 parts.
Phrase: You can express a ratio with a phrase like “3 to 2” or “for every 3 apples, there are 2 oranges."
Fraction: You can express a ratio as a fraction where the numerator (top number) represents the first quantity and the denominator (bottom number) represents the second quantity. For example, a ratio of 3 apples to 2 oranges can be written as 3/2. (Important note: The order matters in a ratio. 3/2 is different from 2/3).

Equivalent Ratios:
Ratios are equal if they represent the same comparison. For example, 3/5 and 6/10 represent the same ratio because they simplify to the same value.

Have a look at these videos if you need to review how to find ratios.

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