Ratio Tables

Medication errors that cause death can be the result of inaccurate dosage calculations. There are many methods for determining dosages. Ratio tables are an example of one of these methods.

In this activity, you will solve proportion problems using ratio tables and compare this strategy with other strategies.

Important Mathematical Ideas

• A proportion is an equation showing equivalent ratios.
• A ratio table is an organized display of equivalent ratios.
• A ratio table can be used to solve proportions and proportion problems.