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 to b' or a:b.

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How do you read a ratio table?

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A ratio table displays pairs of numbers that show how two quantities are related. Each row represents a different pair of values.

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What does it mean to complete a ratio table?

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Completing a ratio table means filling in missing values based on the relationship between the quantities in the table.

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If a ratio is 2:3, what does it mean?

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It means for every 2 parts of the first quantity, there are 3 parts of the second quantity.

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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.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 4:5, how many oranges are there if there are 12 apples?

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There are 15 oranges. (4 apples corresponds to 5 oranges, so 12 apples corresponds to 15 oranges.)

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps to organize and visualize the relationships between different quantities, making it easier to solve problems.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor.

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What is a proportion?

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