Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize and display ratios in a systematic way, showing equivalent ratios in a tabular format.

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How do you find a missing number in a ratio table?

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To find a missing number in a ratio table, use the relationship between the known numbers to calculate the unknown value.

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If 90 people are seated at 15 tables, how many people are at each table?

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6 people per 1 table.

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Maggie’s grandmother uses 16 limes for 2 pies. How many limes for 6 pies?

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48 limes.

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If 72 students are divided into 12 teams, how many students are on 2 teams?

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12 students.

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What is the purpose of using a ratio table?

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The purpose of using a ratio table is to easily visualize and calculate equivalent ratios.

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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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 can you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor.

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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.