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

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To find a missing number, use the relationship between the known numbers to maintain the equivalent ratio.

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, even if the numbers themselves are different.

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If a ratio is 2:3, what is the equivalent ratio if both numbers are multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent ratio is 4:6.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables?

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Ratio tables help to organize and visualize the relationships between different ratios, making it easier to solve problems.

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If 5 apples cost $10, how much do 10 apples cost?

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$20, because the ratio of apples to cost is equivalent.

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What is the relationship between fractions and ratios?

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Fractions can be expressed as ratios, where the numerator is compared to the denominator.

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What is an example of an equivalent ratio?

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1:2 is equivalent to 2:4.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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Cross-multiply the ratios; if the products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.