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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 convert feet to inches?

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To convert feet to inches, multiply the number of feet by 12 (since 1 foot = 12 inches).

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something.

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two ratios and set them equal to each other, then solve for the unknown variable.

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What is the formula for finding a missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, use equivalent ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 3 to 5, how do you find the number of cats if you know the number of dogs?

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Use the ratio to set up a proportion: 3/5 = cats/dogs. If there are 25 dogs, then cats = (3/5) * 25 = 15.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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How do you find the total amount when given a unit rate?

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To find the total amount, multiply the unit rate by the number of units.

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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 quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can check if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying and seeing if the products are equal.