Ratios & Ratio Tables

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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 write a ratio?

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Ratios can be written in three ways: as a fraction (1/2), with a colon (1:2), or with the word 'to' (1 to 2).

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows the relationship between two quantities and helps to find equivalent ratios.

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

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To find a missing value, you can use equivalent ratios or cross-multiplication.

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What is the purpose of solving proportions?

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Solving proportions helps to find unknown values in ratio relationships.

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If the ratio of A to B is 2:3, what is the value of B if A = 8?

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B = 12, because 8 is 2/5 of the total ratio (2+3), and you multiply by 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.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can check by cross-multiplying the ratios and seeing if the products are equal.

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 4:5 and the known value is 20?

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The missing number is 25, because 20/4 = 5 and 5*5 = 25.

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What is a proportion?

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A proportion is an equation that states that two ratios are equal.