Ratios & Recipes

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you solve a proportion?

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To solve a proportion, cross-multiply the terms and then isolate the variable.

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

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The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:3.

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c = 8.

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How many cups of flour are needed if a cookie recipe requires 2 eggs and 3 cups of flour for 8 eggs?

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12 cups of flour.

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What is the relationship between the quantities in a ratio?

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The quantities in a ratio are proportional to each other.

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If you have a ratio of 4:5, what does it mean?

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It means for every 4 parts of one quantity, there are 5 parts 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 setting up a proportion and solving for the unknown.

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In a recipe, if you double the amount of ingredients, what happens to the ratios?

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The ratios remain the same; they are still proportional.

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What is the missing value in the ratio table: 2:3, 4:?, 6:9?

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The missing value is 6.