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 displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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If a ratio is 2:3, what does it mean in terms of parts?

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It means for every 2 parts of the first quantity, there are 3 parts of the second quantity.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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You can find a missing value by setting up a proportion based on the known values.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 8:12?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8:12 is 2:3.

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first term over the second term.

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What is the ratio of red LEGOS to yellow LEGOS if there are 3 red and 6 yellow?

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The ratio of red to yellow LEGOS is 1:2.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables in problem-solving?

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Ratio tables help visualize relationships between quantities and make it easier to solve problems involving ratios.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal.