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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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize and compare ratios, showing equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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

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To find a missing value, use equivalent ratios or proportional reasoning to determine the unknown quantity.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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If the ratio of A to B is 2:3, what is the value of B if A is 8?

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If A is 8, then B is 12, because 8/2 = 4 and 4 * 3 = 12.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if their cross products are equal.

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What is the ratio of 35 to 14 simplified?

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The simplified ratio of 35 to 14 is 5:2.

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If a ratio table shows 4:6, what is the equivalent ratio when both terms are multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent ratio is 8:12.