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 table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios, 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 relationship between the known numbers in the table to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.

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If 88 students are divided into 4 classes, how many students are in each class?

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22 students per class.

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What is the formula to find the number of items per group?

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Number of items per group = Total items / Number of groups.

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If 1 quart of water requires 2 tablets of iodine, how many tablets are needed for 4 quarts?

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8 tablets.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables in problem-solving?

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Ratio tables help organize information and make it easier to see relationships between quantities, aiding in solving proportional problems.

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How can you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first quantity over the second quantity (e.g., a:b can be written as a/b).

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between quantities, even if the numbers are different (e.g., 1:2 is equivalent to 2:4).

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How do you create a ratio table?

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To create a ratio table, list pairs of equivalent ratios in rows and columns, ensuring that the ratios maintain the same relationship.