Understanding Word Problems: Ratios
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Beginner Explanation
A simple ratio like $2:1$ tells us how much of one thing we have compared to another.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
What is the simplest form of the ratio $12:30$?
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Real-World Problem
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Teenager Scenario
In a classroom of 32 students, 20 are girls. What is the ratio of boys to girls?
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Think About This
If the ratio of cats to dogs in a shelter is $3:4$ and there are 28 dogs, how many cats are there?
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Advanced
A mix contains ingredients A and B in the ratio $5:3$. If there are 45 units of ingredient A, how many units of ingredient B are there?
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