Ratios, Equivalent Ratios, Ratio Tables

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What is a Ratio?

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A comparison of two quantities.

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How do you find equivalent ratios?

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By multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is an example of a ratio?

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The ratio of 2 apples to 3 oranges can be written as 2:3.

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What does a ratio table show?

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A ratio table shows pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many girls are there if there are 12 boys?

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There are 16 girls.

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What is the first step to solve a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared.

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How can you express the ratio of 5 to 10 in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 1:2.

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What is a tape diagram?

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A visual representation used to show ratios and relationships between quantities.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, how much sugar is needed for 4 cups of flour?

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6 cups of sugar are needed.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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To organize and find equivalent ratios easily.