Ratios & Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division. It shows how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the two fractions and set the products equal to each other. Then solve for the unknown variable.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows equivalent ratios. It helps in finding missing values in a set of ratios.

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x = 5

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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x = 35

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2C

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What is the missing value in the ratio 3:___ = 1:3?

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The missing value is 9.

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In a ratio table, if a = 36 and b = 108, what is the ratio?

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The ratio is 1:3.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How many tablets of iodine are needed to disinfect 4 quarts of water if 2 tablets are needed for 1 quart?

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8 tablets are needed.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3A

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

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You can find a missing value by using equivalent ratios or by setting up a proportion.