Unit 2 Part 1 - Ratios, Equivalent Ratios and Ratio Tables

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What is a ratio?

Back

A comparison of two numbers.

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

Back

2:3

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If Ernie travels 195 miles in 3 hours, how far will he travel in 5 hours at the same speed?

Back

325 miles.

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Which is the better buy: A 12-pack of Pepsi for $3.50 or a 6-pack for $1.80?

Back

The 12-pack.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

Back

Ratios that express the same relationship between numbers.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

Back

Multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same number.

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What is a ratio table?

Back

A table that shows equivalent ratios.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 2:3, how many oranges are there if there are 8 apples?

Back

12 oranges.

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What is the first step to solve a ratio problem?

Back

Identify the quantities being compared.

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How can you express the ratio 4:5 as a fraction?

Back

4/5.