Ratio Tables flashcard

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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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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 numbers, meaning they simplify to the same value.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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If a ratio is 2:5, what is the equivalent ratio for 4:10?

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4:10 is equivalent to 2:5 because both can be simplified to 2:5.

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How do you find the price per item when given a total price?

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To find the price per item, divide the total price by the number of items.

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What is the price per pack if 6 packs of soft drinks cost $15.00?

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The price per pack is $2.50, calculated by dividing $15.00 by 6.

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What is the relationship between laps and days if the ratio is 1:18?

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For every 1 lap, there are 18 days.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can determine if two ratios are equivalent by simplifying both ratios to see if they yield the same value.

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What does it mean if a ratio table shows increasing values?

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It means that as one quantity increases, the other quantity increases in a consistent manner according to the ratio.