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 equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, even if the numbers themselves are different.

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If the ratio of A to B is 2:5, what is the equivalent ratio if A is 4?

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The equivalent ratio is 4:10.

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

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To find a missing number, use the relationship between the known numbers to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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What is the first step in solving for a missing number in a ratio table?

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Identify the known ratios and set up a proportion based on the relationship between the quantities.

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If A = 45 in a ratio table, what could be a possible value for B if the ratio is 9:20?

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B could be 100, since 45 is to 100 as 9 is to 20.

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True or False: Ratio tables can help in solving real-world problems involving proportions.

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True.

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What is the relationship between the numbers in a ratio table?

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The numbers in a ratio table maintain a constant ratio, meaning they are proportional to each other.

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If a ratio table shows 3:12, what is the simplest form of this ratio?

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The simplest form is 1:4.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the ratios; if the products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.