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:b'.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, which can be checked by cross-multiplying.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if Patrick has 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars?

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The ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars is 3:10.

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

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There are 6 people seated at each table.

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How many students are on 2 teams if 72 students are divided into 12 teams equally?

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There are 12 students on 2 teams.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize and compare ratios, showing how quantities change in relation to each other.

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If one scoop of coffee grounds is added to 2 cups of water, how many cups of water are needed for 5 scoops?

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You need 10 cups of water for 5 scoops of coffee.

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What does it mean for ratios to be in simplest form?

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Ratios are in simplest form when they are expressed with the smallest whole numbers possible.

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How can you express the ratio of 8 to 12 in simplest form?

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

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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.