Ratios and 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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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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To express a ratio as a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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

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8 tablets.

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A recipe for 16 servings requires 4 cups of an ingredient. How many cups are needed for 32 servings?

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8 cups.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red and 5 white cars?

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3:10.

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Express the ratio of 6 dimes to 18 dimes in simplest form.

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1/3.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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7 to 5.

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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, even if the numbers are different.

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How can you find an equivalent ratio?

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You can find an equivalent ratio by multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.