Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between quantities.

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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 numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 5/7), with a colon (e.g., 5:7), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 5 to 7).

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If there are 3 apples and 4 oranges, what is the ratio of oranges to apples?

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The ratio of oranges to apples is 4 to 3.

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What is the first step in using a ratio table to find a missing value?

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Identify the known values and the relationship between the quantities in the ratio table.

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In a ratio table, if one value is doubled, what happens to the other value?

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The other value must also be doubled to maintain the equivalent ratio.

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If a ratio is 2:3, what is the equivalent ratio if both parts are multiplied by 4?

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The equivalent ratio is 8:12.

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

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You can use cross-multiplication or find a pattern in the existing values to determine the missing value.

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What is the value of C in the ratio table if A=24 and B=32, and the ratio is A:B:C?

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C=40.

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.