Ratio, ratio tables, & equivalent ratios practice

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What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you write a ratio as a fraction?

Back

To write a ratio as a fraction, place the first quantity over the second quantity.

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What does it mean for a ratio to be in simplest form?

Back

A ratio is in simplest form when the numbers cannot be reduced any further, meaning they have no common factors other than 1.

Front

Write the ratio of 21 wins to 14 losses in simplest form.

Back

3/2

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

Back

7 to 5

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What are equivalent ratios?

Back

Equivalent ratios are different ratios that represent the same relationship between quantities.

Front

For the recipe, if Brutus uses 4 cups of sugar for every 5 cups of flour, what is an equivalent ratio?

Back

4/5=8/10=12/15

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

Back

To find a missing value in a ratio table, use equivalent ratios or cross-multiplication.

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If B is missing in the table and the ratio is 2:5, what is B if the total is 50?

Back

B=10

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What is the ratio of coaches to players if there are 3 coaches and 10 players?

Back

3:10