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 to b' or a:b.

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How do you write a ratio in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a ratio table?

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

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If the ratio of red circles to blue stars is 3:4, how many blue stars are there if there are 9 red circles?

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There are 12 blue stars.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio is 4:3.

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

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, use equivalent ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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If Luz earns $400 for 40 hours of work, how much does she earn per hour?

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Luz earns $10 per hour.

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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 is 3:10.

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How can you express the ratio 7:4 as a fraction?

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The ratio 7:4 can be expressed as the fraction 7/4.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.