Ratios/Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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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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How do you simplify a ratio?

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

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between two quantities.

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If Luz earns $400 for 40 hours of work, how much does she earn per hour?

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Luz earns $10 per hour ($400 ÷ 40 hours).

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Using a ratio table, how can you find out how much Luz earns for 6 hours of work?

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You can set up a ratio table with hours worked and earnings, then find the equivalent ratio for 6 hours.

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What is the ratio of birds to snakes if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is 4 to 6, which can be simplified to 2 to 3.

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What does it mean to complete a ratio table?

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Completing a ratio table means filling in missing values that maintain the equivalent ratios.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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