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: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 number in a ratio table?

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To find a missing number, use the relationship between the known numbers in the same row or column to maintain the ratio.

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What does a 1:2 ratio mean?

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A 1:2 ratio means that for every 1 unit of the first quantity, there are 2 units of the second quantity.

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If 3 DVDs cost $12.00, what is the cost of 1 DVD?

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The cost of 1 DVD is $4.00.

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How can you represent a ratio of 3:4 in a table?

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You can represent it as: 3 (first quantity), 4 (second quantity); for example, 6 (first quantity), 8 (second quantity).

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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Ratio tables help in solving problems involving proportions and scaling, making it easier to find equivalent ratios.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 2:3, how many oranges are there if there are 10 apples?

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If there are 10 apples, there are 15 oranges (10 apples * (3/2) = 15 oranges).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor.