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 create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of numbers that maintain a constant ratio. Start with known values and use multiplication or division to find missing values.

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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 (72 ÷ 12 = 6).

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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The purpose of a ratio table is to organize and visualize the relationships between different quantities, making it easier to solve problems involving ratios.

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If 1 team has 6 students, how many students are in 2 teams?

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12 students (6 students/team × 2 teams = 12 students).

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 1:5 and the known value is 10?

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50 (1 × 10 = 10, 5 × 10 = 50).

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Complete the ratio table: 10, __, 20.

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15 (the missing value that maintains the ratio).

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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 ratio is 3:4, what is the equivalent ratio if both parts are multiplied by 2?

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6:8 (3×2 : 4×2 = 6:8).

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

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To find a missing value, use the known values and the constant ratio to set up a proportion and solve for the unknown.