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 numbers that maintain a constant ratio. Start with a known ratio and multiply or divide to find other equivalent ratios.

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What does it mean to complete a ratio table?

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Completing a ratio table means filling in missing values in the table so that all pairs of numbers maintain the same ratio.

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If there are 88 students in 4 classes, how many students are in each class?

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22 students per class.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 1:5 and the known value is 2?

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10.

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How do you find a missing value in a ratio?

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

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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 (e.g., 1:2 is equivalent to 2:4).

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can check if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying the terms and comparing the products.

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What is the ratio of 3 apples to 5 oranges?

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The ratio of 3 apples to 5 oranges is expressed as 3:5.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.