Equivalent Ratios & 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'.

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How do you write a ratio?

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

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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If there are 4 apples and 6 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 4 to 6, which simplifies to 2 to 3.

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if there are 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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The ratio of school apps to game apps is 5 to 3.

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

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, use equivalent ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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What is the value of B in the ratio table if A is 28 and the ratio is 4 to 5?

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If A is 28, then B is 35, because 28/4 = 7 and 7*5 = 35.

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What is the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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If there are 30 students in a class and 12 play the trumpet, what is the ratio of trumpet players to total students?

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The ratio of trumpet players to total students is 12 to 30, which simplifies to 2 to 5.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 5 to 4?

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25 to 20 is equivalent to 5 to 4.