Ratios & Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A comparison of 2 quantities.

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How can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction, with a colon (e.g., 3:2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What does the term 'equivalent' mean in the context of ratios?

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Equivalent means equal; two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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If the ratio of squares to triangles is 3:9, what is the simplified form of this ratio?

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The simplified form of the ratio 3:9 is 1:3.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows the relationship between two quantities and how they change in relation to each other.

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How do you find the cost of multiple items using a ratio table?

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To find the cost of multiple items, use the unit rate from the ratio table and multiply it by the number of items.

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What is the unit rate in a ratio?

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The unit rate is the ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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If 3 apps cost $9, what is the cost of 1 app?

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The cost of 1 app is $3.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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What is an example of a ratio in everyday life?

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An example of a ratio in everyday life is the ratio of boys to girls in a classroom.