Ratios & Recipes

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you solve for a missing value in a ratio?

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To solve for a missing value in a ratio, set up a proportion and cross-multiply to find 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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If 5 movie tickets cost $45, what is the cost per ticket?

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$9

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Find the missing value: 2: x = 4: 8. What is x?

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x = 4.

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What is the formula for finding a unit rate?

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Unit rate = Total quantity / Number of units.

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

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Use equivalent ratios to find the missing value by setting up a proportion.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table: 4: x = 12: 36?

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x = 12.

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If 3 apples cost $6, how much do 5 apples cost?

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$10.