Understanding ratios

Learn with an example

▶️ What is the ratio of triangles to total shapes?

2 / ___

Count the number of triangles. There are 2 triangles.

Count the total number of shapes. There are 3 shapes.

Write the ratio of triangles to total shapes:

2 / 3

▶️ What is the ratio of rectangles to total shapes?

1 : ___

Count the number of rectangles. There is 1 rectangle.

Count the total number of shapes. There are 6 shapes.

Write the ratio of rectangles to total shapes:

1 : 6

▶️ What is the ratio of squares to total shapes?

  • 3/2
  • 2/5
  • 3/5
  • 5/3

Count the number of squares. There are 2 squares.

Count the total number of shapes. There are 5 shapes.

Write the ratio of squares to total shapes:

2/5

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