Ratios/Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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

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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 the relationship between two quantities and helps to visualize equivalent ratios.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 9 cups of flour?

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6 cups of sugar (since 2/3 of 9 is 6).

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red cars and 5 white cars?

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The ratio is 3:10.

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How do you find the total number of parts in a ratio?

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Add the numbers in the ratio together to find the total number of parts.

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What is the ratio of coaches to players if there are 3 coaches and 10 players?

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The ratio is 3:10.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, write the first number as the numerator and the second number as the denominator.

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If you have a ratio of 4:5, what percentage does the first number represent of the total?

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The first number represents 44.44% of the total (4 out of 9 parts).

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios compare two quantities, while proportions state that two ratios are equal.

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