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 for teams to have the same number of students?

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It means that each team is equally divided, so the number of students in each team is the same.

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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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What is the purpose of using a ratio table in problem-solving?

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A ratio table helps visualize relationships between quantities, making it easier to find equivalent ratios and solve problems.

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How can you find the number of countries traveled in a different time frame using ratios?

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By setting up a ratio based on the known quantities and using cross-multiplication to find the unknown.

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What is the ratio of coffee scoops to cups of water in the given problem?

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1 scoop of coffee to 2 cups of water.

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If 1 scoop of coffee requires 2 cups of water, how many cups are needed for 5 scoops?

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10 cups of water.

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What is the relationship between yellow and red paint in the mixing problem?

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For every 35 oz of yellow paint, 21 oz of red paint is needed, creating a ratio of 35:21.

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How do you determine the number of people at each table if 90 people are seated at 15 tables?

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Divide the total number of people (90) by the number of tables (15) to find 6 people per table.