Equivalent ratios and 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.

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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, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How do you express a ratio as a fraction?

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To express a ratio as a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize pairs of equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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If a recipe calls for 4 cups of flour for 8 servings, how much flour is needed for 4 servings?

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2 cups of flour.

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What is the unit rate?

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The unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

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

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You can find a missing value by using equivalent ratios or by setting up a proportion.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:16?

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The simplest form is 3:4.

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If 5 apples cost $2, what is the cost of 1 apple?

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The cost of 1 apple is $0.40.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and equivalent ratios correspond to equivalent fractions.