Ratios/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 write a ratio in simplest form?

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To write a ratio in simplest form, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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If there are 4 apples and 2 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

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The ratio of apples to oranges is 4:2, which simplifies to 2:1.

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

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To find a missing value in a ratio table, use equivalent ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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What is the ratio of 3 red balls to 5 blue balls?

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The ratio of red balls to blue balls is 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.

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What is the ratio of 10 to 15 in simplest form?

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The ratio of 10 to 15 in simplest form is 2:3.

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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To express a ratio as a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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If there are 6 cats and 4 dogs, what is the ratio of dogs to total animals?

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The ratio of dogs to total animals (6 cats + 4 dogs = 10 animals) is 4:10, which simplifies to 2:5.