Ratios Flashcard Review

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the ratio of red marbles to violet marbles if there are 8 red and 10 violet marbles?

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The ratio is 4:5.

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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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What is the equivalent ratio of 5:7 when both terms are multiplied by 5?

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The equivalent ratio is 25:35.

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If a ratio is 1:1, what does that signify?

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A 1:1 ratio signifies that the two quantities are equal.

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How can you express the ratio of 35 to 14 in simplest form?

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The simplest form is 5:2.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of numbers that have the same ratio.

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If A is to B as 9 is to 45, what is A if B is 5?

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A = 1.

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What is the first step in solving a missing value in a ratio table?

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Identify the relationship between the known values and the missing value.