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 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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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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The purpose of a ratio table is to help visualize and calculate equivalent ratios, making it easier to solve problems involving proportions.

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If 22 bottles of water cost $4, how much do 33 bottles cost?

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$6.

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

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To find a missing value, set up a proportion using the known values and solve for the unknown.

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If 1 small 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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What does it mean for quantities to be in a constant ratio?

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It means that as one quantity increases or decreases, the other quantity changes in a consistent manner, maintaining the same ratio.

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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.