Ratio Tables Practice

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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 create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of numbers that maintain a constant ratio. Start with a known pair and multiply or divide to find other pairs.

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If 5 bags of popcorn cost $15, how much does 1 bag cost?

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$3 per bag.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps to visualize and solve problems involving proportional relationships between quantities.

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If 10 oz of yellow paint requires 6 oz of red paint, how much red paint is needed for 30 oz of yellow?

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18 oz of red paint.

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What is the missing number if the ratio is 2:3 and the known number is 8?

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12 (because 8 is 2/3 of 12).

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

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Use cross-multiplication or find a pattern in the existing values to determine the missing value.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.

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If 3 bags of popcorn cost $9, how much do 15 bags cost?

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$45.