Ratios and Ratio tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two numbers, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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A ratio can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:2), as a fraction (e.g., 3/2), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 2).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different (e.g., 2:3 is equivalent to 4:6).

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 2 black, 3 red, and 5 white toy cars?

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The ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars is 3:10.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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How can you use a ratio table to solve problems?

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You can use a ratio table to find equivalent ratios, compare quantities, and solve application-based problems by identifying patterns.

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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 concept of comparing two quantities.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values while maintaining the same relationship.