6.1 Ratio Tables Practice

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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 create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of equivalent ratios in a table format, showing how two quantities change in relation to each other.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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

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If a car travels 120 miles using 4 gallons of gas, what is the ratio of miles to gallons?

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The ratio is 120 miles to 4 gallons, which simplifies to 30:1.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 2:3 and one number is 6?

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The missing number is 9, because 2/3 = 6/x leads to x = 9.

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

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You can find a missing value by setting up a proportion based on the known ratios and solving for the unknown.

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What is the value of A if the ratio is 5:10 and A is the first term?

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A = 5, because the ratio simplifies to 1:2.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables in problem-solving?

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Ratio tables help visualize relationships between quantities, making it easier to solve problems involving proportions.

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If a car uses 15 gallons of gas to travel 300 miles, what is the miles per gallon ratio?

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The miles per gallon ratio is 300 miles to 15 gallons, which simplifies to 20:1.