Exploring Equivalent Ratios and Ratio Tables

The video tutorial introduces the concept of equivalent ratios and demonstrates how to find them using ratio tables. It provides examples comparing boys to girls, dogs to cats, and green to blue, illustrating the process of multiplying or dividing to maintain the same relationship. The tutorial also includes practice problems involving cars washed and songs purchased, encouraging viewers to apply the concepts learned.

What is the primary purpose of using ratio tables?

• To compare different sets of data directly

• To simplify complex ratios for easier understanding

• To find equivalent ratios by maintaining a consistent relationship

• To organize data in a structured format

How do you find an equivalent ratio?

• By adding the same number to both parts of the ratio

• By subtracting the same number from both parts of the ratio

• By multiplying or dividing both parts of the ratio by the same number

• By swapping the two numbers in the ratio

In the boys to girls ratio example, what is the equivalent ratio to 1:5?

• 2:10

• 5:1

• 10:2

• 1:2

What method is used to find the missing value in the ratio table?

• Comparison

• Subtraction

• Multiplication or Division

• Addition

In the dogs to cats ratio example, what is the third equivalent ratio to 4:6?

• 6:9

• 24:36

• 12:18

• 8:12

How do you decide whether to multiply or divide when finding an equivalent ratio?

• Based on whether the numbers are even or odd

• Depending on the initial and desired values

• Always multiply by 2

• Always divide by the original ratio

When creating your own ratio table, what is the first step?

• Draw the table

• Identify the two items you are comparing

• Multiply the given ratio by 2

• Decide the total number of items

In the car washing scenario, how many cars does the friend wash if you wash 8?

• 14

• 12

• 16

• 10

What is the equivalent ratio to 12:16 in the green to blue comparison?

• 24:32

• 3:4

• 6:8

• 36:48

How many songs must you purchase to get 18 free song downloads, based on the given ratio?

• 60

• 30

• 40

• 50