Question 1

What is a ratio?

Accepted Answer

A ratio is a comparison of two numbers by division, showing the relationship between them.

Question 2

Explain the difference between a fraction and a ratio, even though they can be written in the same format.

Accepted Answer

A fraction typically represents a part of a whole, while a ratio compares two separate quantities.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a ratio?

Accepted Answer

3 dogs to 2 cats

Question 4

Give an example of a ratio you might find in a recipe.

Accepted Answer

2 cups of flour to 1 cup of sugar

Question 5

Explain what a 'rate' is and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

A rate is a ratio that compares two quantities with different units, often involving time. An example is 60 miles per hour.

What is a Ratio?

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