Ratios, Tables, and Graphs

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two numbers, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: using a colon (e.g., 3:4), as a fraction (e.g., 3/4), or with the word 'to' (e.g., 3 to 4).

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What does equivalent ratios mean?

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Equivalent ratios are two or more ratios that express the same relationship between numbers.

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If there are 5 apples and 10 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 5:10, which simplifies to 1:2.

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What is a table in the context of ratios?

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A table in the context of ratios is a structured way to display pairs of numbers that show their relationship.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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What is the total number of items if the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 12 boys?

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 3:2 and there are 12 boys, then there are 8 girls, making the total 20 items.

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What does the ratio 9:10 represent in a real-world context?

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The ratio 9:10 means that for every 9 of one item (e.g., cats), there are 10 of another item (e.g., dogs).

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How do you find the total when given a part and a ratio?

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To find the total, add the parts of the ratio together and then use the known part to find the total.

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows relationships between different quantities.