Ratios

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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 express a ratio?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or in words (a to b).

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What does it mean to solve for a variable in a table?

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Solving for a variable in a table involves determining the value of that variable based on the relationships and values provided in the table.

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What is the ratio of triangles to squares if there are 4 triangles and 3 squares?

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The ratio of triangles to squares is 4:3.

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How do you find the missing value in a ratio?

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To find a missing value in a ratio, set up a proportion and solve for the unknown variable.

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What is the importance of ratios in real-life applications?

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Ratios are important in real-life applications as they help compare quantities, understand relationships, and make informed decisions.

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If the ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3, how many green apples are there if there are 12 red apples?

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If there are 12 red apples, there are 9 green apples, calculated by setting up the proportion 4/3 = 12/x.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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How can you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and they represent the same relationship between quantities.