Question

I don't understand ratios!!! Can someone explain how they work. Just give an example problem!!!!!

Answer 1

A classroom of 12 boys and 10 girls... a 12:10 ratio.

Answer 2

Or a student to teacher ratio of 19:1

Answer 3

Ratios compare amounts... number of teachers vs students... number of boys vs girls

Answer 4

@readzalot13

Answer 5

right..I get that...but how do i solve one?

Answer 6

Using the ":" to separate the values: 3 : 1

Instead of the ":" you can use the word "to": 3 to 1

Or write it like a fraction:
3
1

Answer 7

you solve them by proportions...

Answer 8

Let's make a pretend question, and we'll solve it together!

The local pet store has 13 dogs, along with 15 cats. What is the ratio of dogs to cats?

Answer 9

13 to 15

Answer 10

Great!!! Wanna try a harder one?

Answer 11

No.

Answer 12

Haha. sure

Answer 13

umm can someone help with my question?

Answer 14

what was your question?

Answer 15

okay then :D

this is a tricky one!
There are 24 girls in a class. 12 have brown hair, and 6 have red black hair, while the rest have red hair. What is the ratio of brown hair to red hair?

Answer 16

@Compassionate

Answer 17

@blue_eyedblondie I'll help you after I'm done with read :D

Answer 18

PixieDust: PUHHH----LEASE!
12:6
Because 12+12=24. 6 have black hair so the oher half of the 6 is the red hair. So its 12:6

Answer 19

@blue_eyedblondie I will help you with yours in a minute

Answer 20

AWESOME!! :D

Your AMAZING at this!
Lol I'm giving you a badge :D

Answer 21

You seem to understand this fine :D
Was there a question in particular you needed help with?

Answer 22

YAY!!!! Actually there was...but i got it now. Thanks!

Answer 23

No problem! :D
Congrats and good luck!