Write a ratio in simplest form from a situation
Write the ratio in the order asked, then divide both numbers by the same number until you cannot go further.
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There are 3 tulips and 12 daffodils. Write the ratio of daffodils to tulips in simplest form.
Answer: 4 : 1
There are 4 red marbles and 16 blue marbles. Write the ratio of blue marbles to red marbles in simplest form.
Answer: 4 : 1
There are 6 cars and 9 bikes. Write the ratio of cars to bikes in simplest form.
Answer: 2 : 3
Tip: Write the ratio in the order asked, then divide both numbers by the same number until you cannot go further.
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