2024 RATIO TABLES AND GRAPHING FLASHCARD

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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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How do you find the unit rate from a ratio?

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To find the unit rate, divide the first quantity by the second quantity to determine how much of the first quantity corresponds to one unit of the second quantity.

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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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How can you represent ratios in a table?

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Ratios can be represented in a table by listing pairs of quantities that maintain the same relationship, such as (1, 2), (2, 4), (3, 6), etc.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often used to determine cost per item or speed.

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If a basketball costs $9, what is the total cost for 3 basketballs?

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The total cost for 3 basketballs is $27 (3 x $9).

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What is the ratio of quarts of paint thinner to color if it is 2 to 6?

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The ratio of quarts of paint thinner to color is 2:6, which can be simplified to 1:3.

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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 divisor (GCD).

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What is the cost per movie if the total cost is $15 for 3 movies?

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The cost per movie is $5 ($15 ÷ 3).

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 3:4, how many oranges are there if there are 9 apples?

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If there are 9 apples, there are 12 oranges (9 apples x 4/3 = 12 oranges).