Ratios, Equivalent Ratios, and Ratio Tables SG

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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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Give a real-life example of a ratio.

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4 meatballs : 1 cup of sauce.

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How do you write the ratio of birds to snakes if there are 4 birds and 6 snakes?

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The ratio of birds to snakes is 4:6.

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different, such as 2:3 and 4:6.

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How can you simplify the ratio 4:6?

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You can simplify 4:6 to 2:3 by dividing both numbers by 2.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that shows equivalent ratios in a structured format, helping to visualize the relationship between quantities.

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If the ratio of sweaters to vests is 6:5 and there are 30 vests, how many sweaters are there?

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There are 36 sweaters.

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What is the purpose of using a tape diagram in ratios?

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A tape diagram visually represents the parts of a ratio, making it easier to understand and solve problems involving ratios.

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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 or by setting up a proportion.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 16 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:16 is 3:4.