Ratios & 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 write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between two quantities.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and set the products equal to each other.

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What is cross-multiplication?

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Cross-multiplication is a method used to solve proportions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other.

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c = 8.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 3:4 and the first number is 72?

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The missing number is 96.

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If 1 quart of water requires 2 tablets of iodine, how many tablets are needed for 4 quarts?

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8 tablets.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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

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You can find a missing value by using equivalent ratios or by setting up a proportion.