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 express a ratio in simplest form?

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To express a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, even if the numbers themselves are different.

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How can you find an unknown value using equivalent ratios?

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You can set up a proportion using the known ratios and solve for the unknown value by cross-multiplying.

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What is the ratio of 14 to 35 expressed in simplest form?

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The ratio of 14 to 35 expressed in simplest form is 2 to 5.

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If a car travels 300 miles using 10 gallons of gas, what is the ratio of miles to gallons?

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The ratio of miles to gallons is 30 to 1.

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How do you compare two ratios to determine if they are equivalent?

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To compare two ratios, cross-multiply and see if the products are equal.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first term is the numerator and the second term is the denominator.

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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.

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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 missing values by identifying patterns and relationships between the ratios.