Equivalent 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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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 numbers, meaning they can be simplified to the same fraction.

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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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You can determine if two ratios are equivalent by cross-multiplying and checking if the products are equal.

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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 numbers are reduced to their smallest whole number values.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 3:5 when both terms are multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent ratio is 6:10.

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If a ratio is 8:12, what is its simplest form?

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The simplest form is 2:3.

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What is the relationship between equivalent ratios and fractions?

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Equivalent ratios can be expressed as equivalent fractions, meaning they represent the same part of a whole.

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How do you convert a ratio to a fraction?

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To convert a ratio to a fraction, place the first number as the numerator and the second number as the denominator.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 10:2 when simplified?

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The equivalent ratio is 5:1.

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If you have the ratio 4:12, what is an equivalent ratio with a denominator of 3?

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The equivalent ratio is 1:3.