Ratios and 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 determined by cross-multiplying.

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Simplify the ratio 35:14.

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The simplified form of the ratio 35:14 is 5:2.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 36:15?

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The simplified form of the ratio 36:15 is 12:5.

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If Kellan burns 120 calories in 30 minutes, how many calories does he burn in 1 minute?

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Kellan burns 4 calories per minute.

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What is the equivalent ratio of 2:3 when both terms are multiplied by 4?

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The equivalent ratio is 8:12.

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If a recipe calls for a ratio of 2:5 of sugar to flour, how much sugar is needed for 10 cups of flour?

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4 cups of sugar are needed.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 15:25 is 3:5.

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How do you convert a ratio into a fraction?

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To convert a ratio into a fraction, write the first quantity as the numerator and the second quantity as the denominator.

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What is the relationship between ratios and proportions?

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A proportion states that two ratios are equal.