Ratios and Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, 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 by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 20 in simplest form?

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3:5

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If a ratio is 4:6, what is its simplest form?

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2:3

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How do you write a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be written as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What is the ratio of red LEGOS to yellow LEGOS if there are 3 red and 6 yellow?

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1:2

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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 lists pairs of equivalent ratios.

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If the ratio of A to B is 2:5 and A is 10, what is B?

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B is 25.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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A proportion states that two ratios are equal.