Ratios/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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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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7 to 5

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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2 to 5

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If there are 4 birds and 6 snakes, what is the ratio of birds to snakes?

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4 to 6 or simplified to 2 to 3.

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How do you use a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool that helps to organize and compare ratios by listing equivalent ratios in a table format.

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If Luz earns $400 for 40 hours of work, how much does she earn per hour?

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$10 per hour.

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What is the ratio of coaches to players if there are 3 coaches and 10 players?

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3 to 10

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How can you simplify the ratio 8 to 12?

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By dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, the simplified ratio is 2 to 3.

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What does it mean if a ratio is expressed as 1:4?

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It means for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 4 units of the second quantity.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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2 to 3

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