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 display ratios in a structured format, helping to identify relationships between 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 in a ratio table, use the known ratios to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown value.

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If 5 tea bags are used for 1 gallon of water, how many tea bags are needed for 2 gallons?

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10 bags of tea.

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If 72 students are divided into 12 teams, how many students are in each team?

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6 students per team.

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What is the purpose of using a ratio table?

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The purpose of using a ratio table is to simplify the process of finding equivalent ratios and solving problems involving proportions.

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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 two quantities, even if the numbers are different.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can check if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying and comparing the products.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.

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If a recipe calls for 3 cups of flour for every 2 cups of sugar, what is the ratio of flour to sugar?

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 3:2.