Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to show the relationship between two quantities, displaying pairs of numbers that maintain a constant ratio.

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

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To find a missing value, you can use the known values to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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If a ratio is 2:3, what does it mean?

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It means for every 2 units of the first quantity, there are 3 units of the second quantity.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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Ratio tables help visualize and solve problems involving proportional relationships.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal.

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What is the formula for finding a missing number in a ratio?

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If you have a ratio a:b and you know a and want to find b, use the formula b = (a * known_b) / known_a.

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What does it mean if a ratio table has a constant difference between values?

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It indicates a linear relationship between the two quantities.

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio a:b into a fraction, write it as a/b.

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What is the relationship between ratios and rates?

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A rate is a specific type of ratio that compares two quantities with different units.

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If Hilbert burns 120 calories in 30 minutes, how many calories does he burn in 60 minutes?

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He burns 240 calories in 60 minutes.