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 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 does a ratio of 7:4 represent?

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It represents that for every 7 units of the first quantity, there are 4 units of the second quantity.

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How can ratios be expressed?

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Ratios can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (7/4), with a colon (7:4), or in words (7 to 4).

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What is the cross-multiplication method in ratios?

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Cross-multiplication is a method used to compare two ratios by multiplying the numerator of one ratio by the denominator of the other.

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If the ratio of A to B is 3:5 and A is 6, what is B?

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B is 10, calculated by setting up the proportion 3/5 = 6/B and solving for B.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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How do you find a missing number in a ratio?

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

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In a ratio of 3:5, if there are 30 tenants, how many cars are there?

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There are 50 cars, calculated by setting up the proportion 3/5 = 30/x and solving for x.

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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.