Ratio and Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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

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What does a ratio table represent?

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A ratio table is a tool used to display equivalent ratios in a structured format, helping to identify patterns and relationships between the quantities.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they simplify to the same fraction or if their cross products are equal.

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What is the missing value in the ratio 3:4 if the corresponding value is 12?

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The missing value is 9, because 3/4 = 9/12.

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If a ratio is 2:5, what is the equivalent ratio when both terms are multiplied by 3?

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The equivalent ratio is 6:15.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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The purpose of a ratio table is to organize and compare ratios, making it easier to find missing values and understand relationships.

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

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You can find a missing value by using equivalent ratios or by setting up a proportion.

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What is the relationship between the ratios 6:12 and 3:6?

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The ratios 6:12 and 3:6 are equivalent because they simplify to the same ratio of 1:2.

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If A is 45 in a ratio table, what is the corresponding value if the ratio is 9:45?

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The corresponding value is 9.

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What does it mean if two ratios are not equivalent?

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If two ratios are not equivalent, it means they do not represent the same relationship between the quantities.