1.4 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' 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 one quantity changes in relation to another.

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What does it mean to find the unit rate?

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Finding the unit rate means determining how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per unit'.

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If 72 students are divided into 12 teams, how many students are in each team?

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6 students per team.

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How many students are in 2 teams if there are 12 teams with 6 students each?

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12 students.

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If 90 people are seated at 15 tables, how many people are at each table?

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6 people per table.

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How many cups of water are needed for 5 scoops of coffee if 1 scoop requires 2 cups?

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10 cups of water.

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If 5 tea bags are used for 1 gallon of water, how many tea bags are needed for 4 gallons?

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20 tea bags.

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Maggie’s grandmother uses 16 limes for 2 pies. How many limes for 6 pies?

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48 limes.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps visualize and organize equivalent ratios, making it easier to solve problems involving proportional relationships.