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 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 equivalent ratios in a table format, showing how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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If 3 tennis balls are in 1 container, how many tennis balls are in 32 containers?

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96 tennis balls.

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If 5 tea bags are used for 1 gallon of water, how many tea bags are needed for 4 gallons?

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20 tea bags.

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At an awards ceremony, if 90 people are seated at 15 tables, how many people are at each table?

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6 people per table.

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If 1 scoop of coffee grounds is added to 2 cups of water, how many cups are needed for 5 scoops?

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10 cups of water.

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Maggie’s grandmother uses 16 limes for 2 pies. How many limes for 6 pies?

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48 limes.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table helps to visualize and calculate equivalent ratios, making it easier to solve problems involving proportional relationships.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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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 multiplication or division to maintain the equivalent ratios.