Ratios, Tables, and Graphs

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What is a ratio?

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

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What does it mean when we say the ratio of cats to dogs is 9 to 10?

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It means that for every 9 cats, there are 10 dogs.

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When equivalent ratios are graphed as ordered pairs, what do the points form?

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The points fall into a straight line.

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What type of ratio is 'bananas to apples'?

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It is a part to part ratio.

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If $9 was saved, how much was spent if the total was $12?

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$3 was spent.

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True or False: A ratio can compare more than two quantities.

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True.

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What is a part to whole ratio?

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A part to whole ratio compares a part of a group to the entire group.

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What is a whole to part ratio?

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A whole to part ratio compares the entire group to a part of that group.

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How can you express the ratio of 4 apples to 6 oranges in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 2 to 3.

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What is the purpose of a table in representing ratios?

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A table organizes data to show relationships between different quantities.