Ratio, ratio tables, & equivalent ratios practice

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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'.

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How do you write a ratio as a fraction?

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To write a ratio as a fraction, place the first quantity over the second quantity. For example, the ratio 3 to 4 is written as 3/4.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different. For example, 1 to 2 is equivalent to 2 to 4.

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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 (GCF). For example, the ratio 8 to 12 simplifies to 2 to 3.

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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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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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Write the ratio 15 to 60 in simplest form.

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The simplest form of the ratio 15 to 60 is 1 to 4.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 5 to 4?

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The ratio 25 to 20 is equivalent to 5 to 4.

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What is the lowest term of the ratio 2 to 8?

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The lowest term of the ratio 2 to 8 is 1 to 4.

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How do you find the missing number in a ratio?

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To find the missing number in a ratio, set up a proportion and solve for the unknown value.