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This resource explains the concept of ratios using practical examples from various contexts. We explore the relationship between horses and elephants in a circus, marbles in a box, fruits in a basket, and writing instruments in a box. Each example provides a clear exercise to calculate the ratio of one item to another, fostering a better understanding of how ratios work in everyday situations. Engage with these examples to grasp the fundamental principles of ratios and enhance your mathematical skills.
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RATIOS What is a ratio?
There are 15 horses and 6 elephants in a circus. Write the ratio of horses to elephants.
There are 7 blue marbles and 15 red marbles in a box. Write the ratio of red marbles to blue marbles.
There are 10 apples and 16 oranges in a fruit basket. Write the ratio of oranges to apples.
There are 12 pens and 15 pencils in a box. Write the ratio of pens to pencils.
There are 7 doves and 12 parrots in a cage. Write the ratio of parrots to doves.
There are 4 doves and 12 parrots in a cage. Write the ratio of doves to parrots.
There are 14 zebras and 16 monkeys in a circus. Write the ratio of monkeys to zebras.
There are 14 cubes and 6 spheres in a geometry box. Write the ratio of spheres to cubes.