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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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 do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.

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How can you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor.

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What is the ratio of 2 to 5 expressed in simplest form?

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2:5 is already in simplest form.

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you express the ratio of 3 red toy cars to 10 total toy cars?

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The ratio is expressed as 3:10.

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What is the first step to solve for a missing value in a ratio?

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The first step is to set up a proportion using the known values.

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If 6 muffins cost $3, what is the cost of 1 muffin?

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The cost of 1 muffin is $0.50.