Ratio Tables

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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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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of equivalent ratios in a table format, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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To find equivalent ratios, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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If 72 students are divided into 12 teams, how many students are in each team?

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6 students per team.

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What is the purpose of using a ratio table?

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The purpose of using a ratio table is to simplify the process of finding equivalent ratios and solving problems involving ratios.

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If 1 scoop of coffee grounds requires 2 cups of water, how many cups are needed for 5 scoops?

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10 cups of water.

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True or False: Ratio tables can only contain whole numbers.

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False. Ratio tables can contain fractions and decimals as well.

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What is the missing number in the ratio 3:___ if the equivalent ratio is 6:12?

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6.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How can you use a ratio table to solve a problem?

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You can use a ratio table to find missing values by identifying patterns and relationships between the ratios.