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:b'.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize and display ratios in a structured format, showing 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, use the relationship between the known values and maintain the same ratio.

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What does it mean to simplify a ratio?

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Simplifying a ratio means reducing it to its simplest form by dividing both terms by their greatest common factor.

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If the ratio of cats to dogs is 5:6, how many cats are there if there are 30 dogs?

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There are 25 cats. (5/6 = x/30; x = 25).

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What is the first step in completing a ratio table?

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Identify the known values and the relationship between them.

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How can you check if a ratio is equivalent?

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

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 10:12?

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The simplest form is 5:6.

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What is the purpose of using ratio tables in problem-solving?

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Ratio tables help visualize relationships between quantities and make it easier to find missing values.

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If a ratio table shows 3:4, what is the equivalent ratio for 6:8?

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6:8 is equivalent to 3:4.