How to write a ratio three different ways MGSE6.RP.1 Understand the concept of a ratio

Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio.
A ratio shows the relative sizes of two or more values.
A ratio can be expressed three ways:
• Using the fraction bar as in 2/3
• Using a colon symbol as in 2:3
• Using the word “to” as in 2 to 3.
Write each ratio using the other two ways:
1. The ratio of 4 inches to 32 feet.
4 inches: 32 feet or 4 inches/32feet
2. The ratio of 5 students: 1 class
5 students/ 1 class or 5 students to 1 class
3. The ratio of 4 boys/6 girls
4 boys: 6 girls; 4 boys to 6 girls

4. 2 mountain bikes to 8 road bikes

2 mountain bikes: 8 road ride bikes or 2 mountain bikes/ 8 road bikes