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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How do you write a ratio in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor.

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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.

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If a ratio is 3:5, what does it mean?

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It means for every 3 parts of one quantity, there are 5 parts of another quantity.

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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.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red cars and 10 total cars?

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The ratio is 3:10.

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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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If the ratio of A to B is 2:3, what is the value of B if A is 8?

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B is 12.

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What is the value of C if the ratio table shows A=4, B=6, and C=?

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C is 9.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can cross-multiply the ratios and see if the products are equal.