Equivalent Ratios and Ratio Tables - Math 6

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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 as a fraction a/b.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they simplify to the same fraction.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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If the ratio of boys to girls is 6:5 and there are 18 boys, how many girls are there?

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15 girls.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize equivalent ratios in a structured format, making it easier to see relationships between quantities.

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How do you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if cross-multiplying gives the same product, or if they simplify to the same fraction.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of milk for every 3 cups of flour, how much flour is needed for 8 cups of milk?

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12 cups of flour.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the known ratios and the relationship between the quantities involved.

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What is the formula for finding equivalent ratios?

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If a:b is a ratio, then k*a : k*b (where k is a non-zero number) is an equivalent ratio.

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How can you express the ratio 4:5 as a fraction?

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