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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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 the quantities.

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How do you find missing values in a ratio table?

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

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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

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If the ratio of A to B is 2:3, what is the equivalent ratio if A is multiplied by 4?

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The equivalent ratio would be 8:12.

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What is the first step to complete a ratio table?

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Identify the known values and the relationship between the quantities to determine the missing values.

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If a ratio table shows 1:2 and 3:6, are these ratios equivalent?

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Yes, 1:2 and 3:6 are equivalent ratios because they represent the same relationship.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can check if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.

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What is the value of C if the ratio table shows 4:C = 8:12?

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C = 6.

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What is a proportion?

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