Ratio Table

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What is a ratio?

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

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How do you create a ratio table?

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A ratio table is created by listing pairs of numbers that maintain a constant ratio. Start with a known pair and multiply or divide to find other pairs.

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What does it mean to solve for a variable in a ratio?

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Solving for a variable in a ratio means finding the value of that variable that maintains the equality of the ratio.

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If the ratio of A to B is 3:4, what is the value of B if A = 30?

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B = 40, because if A = 30, then B = (4/3) * 30 = 40.

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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The purpose of a ratio table is to organize and visualize the relationships between different quantities, making it easier to solve problems involving ratios.

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If A = 60, what is B if the ratio of A to B is 5:2?

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B = 24, because if A = 60, then B = (2/5) * 60 = 24.

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a ratio that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity, often expressed as 'per' something.

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How can you use a ratio table to find equivalent ratios?

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You can find equivalent ratios by multiplying or dividing both parts of the ratio by the same number.

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If the ratio of A to B is 1:5, what is the value of A if B = 15?

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A = 3, because if B = 15, then A = (1/5) * 15 = 3.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.