Ratios and equivalent ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a relationship between two numbers that shows 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 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 ratio of 5 to 8 expressed as a fraction?

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The ratio of 5 to 8 can be expressed as the fraction 5/8.

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If a ratio is 4:3, what is the equivalent ratio if both terms are multiplied by 2?

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The equivalent ratio is 8:6.

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What is the ratio of school apps to total apps if Kelly has 10 apps and 5 are school apps?

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The ratio of school apps to total apps is 5:10 or simplified to 1:2.

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How do you simplify the ratio 15:30?

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To simplify the ratio 15:30, divide both terms by 15, resulting in 1:2.

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What is the ratio of red apples to green apples if there are 4 red apples and 3 green apples?

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The ratio of red apples to green apples is 4:3.

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If you have a ratio of 10:5, what is the simplified form?

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The simplified form of the ratio 10:5 is 2:1.

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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.