Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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

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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 factor (GCF).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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

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How can you find equivalent ratios?

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You can find equivalent ratios by multiplying or dividing 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 table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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

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The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3.

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How do you write a ratio in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, reduce it to the smallest whole numbers possible.

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What is the ratio of school apps to game apps if there are 5 school apps and 3 game apps?

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The ratio of school apps to game apps is 5:3.

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If 4 cups of sugar are used for every 5 cups of flour, how many cups of sugar are needed for 10 cups of flour?

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8 cups of sugar are needed for 10 cups of flour.

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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.