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 table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, helping to visualize the relationship between the 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 value.

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

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15 oz of yellow paint is needed.

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of A to B is 4:6, what is the equivalent ratio?

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2:3 is an equivalent ratio.

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What is the value of B if A is 12 in the ratio table A:B = 2:3?

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The value of B is 18.

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What is the value of C if A is 8 in the ratio table A:C = 1:4?

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The value of C is 32.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the ratios and see if the products are equal.

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What is the value of A if B is 15 in the ratio table A:B = 3:5?

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The value of A is 9.