Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing the relative size of one quantity to another.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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Two ratios are equivalent if they represent the same relationship between quantities, which can be verified by cross-multiplying.

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If the ratio of chocolate shakes to vanilla shakes is 5:4 and there are 20 chocolate shakes, how many vanilla shakes are there?

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There are 16 vanilla shakes.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 2:1 when both terms are multiplied by 9?

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The equivalent ratio is 18:9.

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If Mrs. Shelly paid $3 for 6 muffins and Mrs. Kloske paid $9 for 18 muffins, are their prices per muffin equivalent?

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Yes, both paid $0.50 per muffin.

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What is the first step in solving a ratio problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and their relationship.

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How can you express the ratio of 8 to 12 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 8:12 is 2:3.

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What is a ratio table?

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A ratio table is a tool used to organize equivalent ratios in a structured format.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 3:2 of flour to sugar, how much sugar is needed for 9 cups of flour?

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6 cups of sugar are needed.

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What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

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Ratios can be expressed as fractions, where the first quantity is the numerator and the second quantity is the denominator.