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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 proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal, often used to solve for an unknown quantity.

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If 14 sticks of pepperoni make 28 pizzas, how many sticks are needed for 36 pizzas?

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18 sticks.

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If there are 5 ice cream cones for every 3 brownies, how many cones are sold if 24 brownies are sold?

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40 ice cream cones.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize relationships between quantities.

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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 is the formula for finding equivalent ratios?

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If a/b = c/d, then a, b, c, and d are in equivalent ratios.

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In mixing paint, if the ratio of red to yellow is 3:5, how much yellow is needed for 9 oz of red?

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15 oz of yellow paint.

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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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Cross-multiply the ratios; if the products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.