Ratios and Ratio Tables

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What are Ratio Tables?

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Ratio tables are a way to represent equivalent ratios in a structured format, showing how two quantities relate to each other.

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Are Ratio Tables made up of equivalent ratios?

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Yes, ratio tables consist of equivalent ratios that maintain the same relationship between the quantities.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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The ratio of girls to boys is written as 7 to 5.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that can be expressed in three ways: A to B, A:B, or A/B.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 5:25?

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The missing number is 25.

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

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Ratio tables help visualize and organize equivalent ratios, making it easier to solve problems involving proportions.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they simplify to the same fraction or if their cross products are equal.

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What is an example of a real-world application of ratios?

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Ratios can be used in recipes to compare the amounts of ingredients needed.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be in proportion?

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Two ratios are in proportion if they express the same relationship between quantities.

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How can you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, write it as the first quantity over the second quantity (A/B).