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?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using the word 'to' (e.g., 2 to 3), using a colon (e.g., 2:3), or as a fraction (e.g., 2/3).

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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.

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If a ratio is 3:4, what does it mean?

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It means for every 3 parts of one quantity, there are 4 parts of another quantity.

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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 the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red and 5 white?

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The ratio is 3:8.

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If a bag contains 2 red marbles and 5 blue marbles, what is the ratio of red to blue?

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The ratio is 2:5.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 4:6?

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The missing number is 6.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of 12 apples to 8 oranges?

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The ratio is 3:2 after simplification.