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'.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of numbers that maintain a constant ratio. For example, if the ratio is 2:3, the table might include (2, 3), (4, 6), (6, 9), etc.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable in a ratio table?

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Solving for a variable in a ratio table means finding the unknown value that maintains the ratio with the known values.

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If Kaleigh buys 3 apps for $9, how much would 7 apps cost?

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$21 (using the ratio 3 apps : $9 to find the cost for 7 apps).

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if Kelly has 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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5 to 3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you find the total cost from a ratio table?

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Multiply the number of items by the cost per item as shown in the ratio table.

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If Hilbert burns 120 calories in 30 minutes, how many calories does he burn in 10 minutes?

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40 calories (using the ratio 120 calories : 30 minutes).

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps to visualize and calculate equivalent ratios and to solve problems involving proportional relationships.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they simplify to the same fraction or if their cross products are equal.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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If the cost of 5 bags of popcorn is $15, what is the cost of 20 bags?

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$60 (using the ratio 5 bags : $15 to find the cost for 20 bags).