6.1 Ratio Tables Practice

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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 table that displays pairs of numbers that form a ratio, helping to visualize the relationship between the quantities.

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

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To find a missing number, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown value.

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If the ratio of red paint to yellow paint is 3:5, how much yellow paint is needed for 9 oz of red paint?

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15 oz of yellow paint is needed.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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Ratio tables help in solving problems involving proportions and understanding the relationship between different quantities.

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If Kevin mixes 35 oz of yellow paint, how many oz of red paint does he need if the ratio is 1:5?

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He needs 7 oz of red paint.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How can you express the ratio of 10 to 25 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 10 to 25 is 2:5.

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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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If a ratio table shows 2:3 and 4:6, are these ratios equivalent?

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Yes, 2:3 and 4:6 are equivalent ratios.