Ratio Tables Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does a ratio of 2:5 represent in a real-world context?

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A ratio of 2:5 can represent the relationship between two groups, such as the number of girls to boys in a class.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 3:2 of flour to sugar, how much sugar is needed for 9 cups of flour?

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For 9 cups of flour, you would need 6 cups of sugar, maintaining the ratio of 3:2.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that form a ratio, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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How can you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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What is the relationship between unit rates and ratios?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often used to express rates like speed or price per item.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first term as the numerator and the second term as the denominator.

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What is the significance of equivalent ratios?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you calculate a unit rate from a ratio?

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To calculate a unit rate, divide the first term of the ratio by the second term.