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 factor.

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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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What is the simplest form of the ratio 12:16?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12:16 is 3:4.

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How can you express a ratio as a fraction?

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A ratio can be expressed as a fraction by placing the first term over the second term.

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

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If the ratio is 2:3, then for 9 cups of flour, you need 6 cups of sugar.

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What is the ratio of 5 to 15 in simplest form?

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The ratio of 5 to 15 in simplest form is 1:3.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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What is the ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars if there are 3 red cars and 7 other cars?

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The ratio of red toy cars to all toy cars is 3:10.

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If 18 people can go down a slide in 3 minutes, how long will it take for 12 people?

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It will take 2 minutes for 12 people to go down the slide.