Equivalent Ratios

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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. For example, the ratios 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, you can multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a ratio?

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The simplest form of a ratio is when the two numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values while maintaining the same relationship.

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What is the ratio of 12:20 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:20 is 3:5.

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If a ratio is 4:6, what is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio to 4:6 is 2:3, obtained by dividing both terms by 2.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a table that displays pairs of numbers that form equivalent ratios.

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How can you complete a ratio table?

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To complete a ratio table, you can use equivalent ratios to fill in missing values based on the known ratios.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, and equivalent ratios correspond to equivalent fractions.

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If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, what is A:C?

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To find A:C, you can use the values of B to find a common term. A:C = 8:15.

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What is the value of B if the ratio A:B is 2:3 and A = 4?

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If A = 4 in the ratio A:B = 2:3, then B = 6.