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 table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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

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To find a missing value, use equivalent ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 2:3, how many oranges are there if there are 10 apples?

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There are 15 oranges. (Using the ratio 2:3, if 2 parts represent 10 apples, then 3 parts represent 15 oranges.)

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 8:12?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8:12 is 2:3.

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How can you use a ratio table to solve problems?

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You can use a ratio table to find missing values, compare ratios, and visualize relationships between quantities.

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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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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 4:5 of flour to sugar, how much sugar is needed for 12 cups of flour?

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15 cups of sugar are needed. (Using the ratio 4:5, if 4 parts represent 12 cups of flour, then 5 parts represent 15 cups of sugar.)