Ratios & Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between two quantities.

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

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

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What is a proportion?

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

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply and then divide to find the unknown value.

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If 1 quart of water requires 2 tablets of iodine, how many tablets are needed for 4 quarts?

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8 tablets.

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x = 5.

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k = 5.

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What is the first step to solve a missing value in a ratio table?

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Identify the known ratios and set up a proportion.