Write a ratio from a situation
Write the ratio as a : b, with the group the question names first on the left.
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There are 4 fiction books and 4 non-fiction books. Write the ratio of fiction books to non-fiction books.
Answer: 4 : 4
There are 5 fiction books and 4 non-fiction books. Write the ratio of non-fiction books to fiction books.
Answer: 4 : 5
There are 3 cats and 3 dogs. Write the ratio of cats to dogs.
Answer: 3 : 3
Tip: Write the ratio as a : b, with the group the question names first on the left.
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