Ratio Double Number Lines, Graphs, and 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 comparing boys to girls if there are 13 boys and 10 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 13 to 10, or 13:10.

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What does a double number line represent?

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A double number line is a visual tool that shows two related quantities and their corresponding values, helping to illustrate ratios and proportions.

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If Kim makes 8 loaves of bread and uses 12 cups of raisins, what is the ratio of loaves to cups of raisins?

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The ratio of loaves to cups of raisins is 8 to 12, which simplifies to 2 to 3.

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What is the total number of animals if a pet store has 8 cats, 12 dogs, and 3 rabbits?

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The total number of animals is 8 + 12 + 3 = 23.

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How do you find the equivalent ratio of 4:6?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms by the same number. For example, 4:6 is equivalent to 2:3 when both terms are divided by 2.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table is used to organize pairs of numbers that have a constant ratio, making it easier to see relationships and find equivalent ratios.

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If the ratio of cats to all animals in a pet store is 8:23, what does this mean?

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This means that for every 23 animals in total, 8 of them are cats.

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How can you determine the time it takes for a group to complete a task using ratios?

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You can use ratios to compare the time taken by different group sizes to complete the same task, allowing you to predict how long it will take for a different number of people.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 10:15?

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The simplified form of the ratio 10:15 is 2:3, obtained by dividing both terms by 5.