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 equivalent ratios, showing how two quantities relate to each other.

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How can you find missing values in a ratio table?

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You can find missing values in a ratio table by using equivalent ratios and cross-multiplication.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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Ratio tables help in visualizing and solving problems involving proportional relationships.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can check if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying the terms and comparing the products.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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How do you convert a ratio to a percentage?

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To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the first term by the sum of both terms and multiply by 100.

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What is a part-to-part ratio?

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A part-to-part ratio compares different parts of a whole, such as the ratio of boys to girls in a class.