Ratios/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 write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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7 to 5

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table is used to organize and compare ratios, helping to identify relationships between different quantities.

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If the ratio of red circles to blue stars is 3:4, how can it be expressed as a fraction?

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7/4

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the known values are 6 and 8?

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8

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How do you simplify the ratio 10:15?

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Divide both sides by 5 to get 2:3.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, meaning they can be simplified to the same form.

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

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You can use cross-multiplication or proportional reasoning to find the missing value.

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What is the ratio of 12 apples to 8 oranges?

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The ratio is 3:2 after simplification.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, how much sugar is needed for 4 cups of flour?

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6 cups of sugar are needed.