Ratios/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 the ratio of 3 to 5 expressed in fraction form?

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3/5

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2 to 3.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to show the relationship between two quantities in a structured format.

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If 4 quarts of water require 8 tablets of iodine, how many tablets are needed for 10 quarts?

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20 tablets (using the ratio of 2 tablets per quart).

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5 to 7.

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How can you express the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red and 5 yellow?

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The ratio of red to yellow marbles is 2 to 5.

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What is the total number of parts in the ratio 3:2:5?

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The total number of parts is 3 + 2 + 5 = 10.