Updated Review: Ratio Tables and tape diagrams

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities that shows the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 18 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is written as 7:18.

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If the ratio of girls to boys is 3:8 and there are 48 boys, how many girls are there?

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There are 18 girls.

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What does a tape diagram represent in solving ratio problems?

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A tape diagram visually represents the parts of a ratio, helping to understand the relationship between quantities.

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What is the ratio of brownies to cookies if there are 3 brownies for every 5 cookies?

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The ratio of brownies to cookies is 3:5.

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How do you find a missing number in a ratio table?

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

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If 30 kids like grape juice and the ratio of grape juice to pineapple juice is 3:4, how many kids like pineapple juice?

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40 kids like pineapple juice.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem using a tape diagram?

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The first step is to draw the tape diagram to represent the quantities in the ratio.

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How can you express the ratio of 7 girls to 18 boys in different forms?

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The ratio can be expressed as 7:18, 7/18, or '7 to 18'.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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Ratio tables help organize and compare ratios, making it easier to see relationships between quantities.