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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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 form.

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How can you express a ratio in different forms?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction, with a colon (e.g., 1:2), or in words (e.g., '1 to 2').

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What is the ratio of boys to girls if there are 5 boys and 7 girls?

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The ratio of boys to girls is 5:7.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is the equivalent ratio of flour to sugar?

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The equivalent ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.

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How do you find the total parts in a ratio?

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To find the total parts in a ratio, add the numbers in the ratio together.

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What is the ratio of the number of days it rained to the number of days it did not rain if it rained for 3 days and did not rain for 4 days?

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The ratio is 3:4.

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How can you use a table to find equivalent ratios?

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You can use a table to list pairs of numbers and identify patterns that show equivalent ratios.

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What is the cost of buying 5 gallons of paint if 1 gallon costs $25?

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The cost of buying 5 gallons of paint is $125.