Ratio, ratio tables, & equivalent ratios practice

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities expressed as a fraction, indicating how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you simplify a ratio to its lowest terms?

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

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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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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different, such as 5 to 4 and 25 to 20.

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Define a ratio table.

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A ratio table is a collection of equivalent ratios organized in a table format, showing how two quantities relate to each other.

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How can you find an 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 the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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If a ratio is 3 to 2, what is the equivalent ratio when both terms are multiplied by 4?

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The equivalent ratio is 12 to 8.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable in a ratio table?

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Solving for a variable in a ratio table means determining the value of the variable that maintains the equivalent ratios in the table.

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How do you express a ratio in words?

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A ratio can be expressed in words by stating the first quantity followed by 'to' and then the second quantity, e.g., '3 to 2'.