Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division.

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How do you create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of equivalent ratios in a table format.

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If 2 apples cost $1, how much do 6 apples cost?

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$3 (Using the ratio 2:1, we find that 6 apples cost 3 times the cost of 2 apples).

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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To organize and visualize equivalent ratios, making it easier to solve problems.

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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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 to set up a proportion.

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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 is the denominator.

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If 4 oranges cost $2, how much do 10 oranges cost?

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$5 (Using the ratio 4:2, we find that 10 oranges cost 5 times the cost of 4 oranges).

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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.

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

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180 miles (Using the ratio 60:1, we find that in 3 hours it will travel 3 times that distance).