Ratios/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, often expressed as 'a to b' or a:b.

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How do you write the ratio of girls to boys if there are 7 girls and 5 boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.

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If Luz earns $400 for 40 hours of work, how much does she earn per hour?

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Luz earns $10 per hour.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize and compare ratios, showing equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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If the ratio of tenants to cars is 3:5 and there are 30 tenants, how many cars are there?

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There are 50 cars.

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Complete the ratio: 4:12. What is the simplified form?

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The simplified form is 1:3.

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What is the purpose of using a ratio table?

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The purpose of using a ratio table is to find equivalent ratios and to solve problems involving ratios.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:3 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 6 cups of flour?

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You need 4 cups of sugar.

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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 do you find a missing value in a ratio table?

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You can find a missing value by using equivalent ratios and cross-multiplication.