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 write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: as a fraction (a/b), with a colon (a:b), or with the word 'to' (a to b).

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that form a ratio, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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How can you find a missing number in a ratio?

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

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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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If Luz earns $400 for 40 hours of work, how much does she earn per hour?

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Luz earns $10 per hour.

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How do you calculate earnings for a different number of hours using a ratio table?

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To calculate earnings for a different number of hours, use the ratio of earnings to hours worked to find the equivalent amount.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4 to 3.

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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.

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What is the ratio of red marbles to yellow marbles if there are 2 red marbles and 5 yellow marbles?

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