Ratios & Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A comparison of 2 quantities.

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How can a ratio be written?

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1 : 2, 1 to 2, or 1/2.

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What is the ratio of blue triangles to red squares if there are 4 blue triangles and 3 red squares?

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4 : 3.

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If 3 apps cost $9, how much do 7 apps cost?

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$21.

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What does a ratio table represent?

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A table that shows the relationship between two quantities.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 2 : 3, how many cats are there if there are 15 dogs?

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10 cats.

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What is the first step to solve a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared.

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What is a unit rate?

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A ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, how much flour is needed for 9 cups of sugar?

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6 cups of flour.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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To find equivalent ratios and solve problems involving ratios.