GL Unit 4 Learning Check #1: Ratios & Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you express a ratio?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (e.g., 18/19), with a colon (e.g., 18:19), or in words (e.g., 18 to 19).

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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 do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, you can use equivalent ratios and scale up or down based on the known values.

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What is the ratio of men to total participants if there are 18 men and 1 woman?

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The ratio of men to total participants is 18 to 19.

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If a recipe requires 5 hot dogs for every 3 people, how many hot dogs are needed for 9 people?

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You need 15 hot dogs for 9 people.

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How do you scale a ratio?

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To scale a ratio, you multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same number.

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If there are 4 tubas for every 8 flutes, what is the simplified ratio of tubas to flutes?

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The simplified ratio of tubas to flutes is 1 to 2.

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How can you use ratios to solve real-world problems?

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You can use ratios to compare quantities, determine proportions, and solve problems involving scaling and equivalent relationships.

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What is the cost of 33 bottles of water if 22 bottles cost $4?

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The cost of 33 bottles of water is $6.