12/17 Warm Up

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:5), as a fraction (e.g., 3/5), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 5).

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If the ratio of tenants to cars is 3:5 and there are 30 tenants, how many cars are there?

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50 cars.

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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The ratio is 2 to 5.

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How do you find the equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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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 in a table format, helping to find equivalent ratios.

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If Luz earns $400 for 40 hours of work, how much does she earn per hour?

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She earns $10 per hour.

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How much does Luz earn for 6 hours of work?

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$60.00.

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What is the ratio of coaches to players if there are 3 coaches and 10 players?

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The ratio is 3 to 10.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).