Comparing Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers indicating how many times the first number contains the second.

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the purpose of a ratio table?

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A ratio table is used to organize equivalent ratios and to find missing values in a proportional relationship.

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What is a double number line?

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A double number line is a visual representation that shows two sets of numbers and their corresponding ratios.

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How do you determine which ratio is larger?

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To determine which ratio is larger, you can convert them to fractions and compare their values or cross-multiply.

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What is the unit rate?

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

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How do you find the better deal when comparing two ratios?

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To find the better deal, calculate the unit rate for each option and compare them.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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Ratios are comparisons of two quantities, while proportions state that two ratios are equal.

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How can you represent ratios using fractions?

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Ratios can be represented as fractions by placing one quantity over the other.

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What does it mean for two ratios to be equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities.