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Solve and Simplify Ratios

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Simplify ratios, find missing values, and scale proportions. Solve A:B = C:? problems instantly.

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Understanding Ratios
Scaling Ratios

Formula

3:2 = 3 parts A, 2 parts B। Scale: both sides multiply। 3:2 for 50: 30 A, 20 B। Simplify: GCD divide। 12:8 /4 = 3:2। CBSE Class 6 topic।

Uses

Recipes, cement mix (1:2:4), business partnerships।

⚡ CalcWolf Insight

Ratio questions dominate standardized tests (SAT, GRE, ACT). The most common mistake: confusing "ratio of A to B" with "fraction A/B." A 3:2 ratio means 3 parts A and 2 parts B out of 5 total parts — so A is 3/5 of the total, not 3/2.

Frequently asked questions

Simplify?▾

GCD divide। 15:10 /5 = 3:2।

Recipe scale?▾

Multiply both sides। 3:1 for 2 kg: 1500g:500g।

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