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Year 7 maths · A.1 · Ratios

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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  1. There are 4 fiction books and 4 non-fiction books. Write the ratio of fiction books to non-fiction books.

    Answer: 4 : 4

  2. There are 5 fiction books and 4 non-fiction books. Write the ratio of non-fiction books to fiction books.

    Answer: 4 : 5

  3. 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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