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 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 4:6, which simplifies to 2:3.

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How do you express a ratio in fraction form?

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A ratio can be expressed in fraction form by placing the first term over the second term, e.g., 4:6 can be written as 4/6.

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What is the total number of toy cars if Patrick has 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars?

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The total number of toy cars is 2 + 3 + 5 = 10.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if Patrick has 3 red toy cars?

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The ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars is 3:10.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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How can you use a ratio table to find unknown values?

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You can use a ratio table to find unknown values by identifying patterns and using equivalent ratios.

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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 $400 / 40 hours = $10 per hour.

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How much does Luz earn for 6 hours of work?

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Luz earns $10 per hour, so for 6 hours, she earns 6 * $10 = $60.