Equivalent Ratios

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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An equivalent ratio is a ratio that expresses the same relationship between two quantities, even if the numbers are different. For example, 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent ratios.

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How do 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. For example, to find an equivalent ratio for 3:4, multiply both terms by 2 to get 6:8.

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What is the value of the ratio 1:2?

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The value of the ratio 1:2 is 1/2.

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Is the ratio 24:30 equivalent to 4:6?

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No, the ratio 24:30 is not equivalent to 4:6.

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 45:9?

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The simplified form of the ratio 45:9 is 5.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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If two ratios are equivalent, it means they represent the same proportion or relationship between the two quantities.

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Find one equivalent ratio to 3:8.

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One equivalent ratio to 3:8 is 6:16.

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What is the value of the ratio 4:1?

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The value of the ratio 4:1 is 4.

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How can you check if two ratios are equivalent?

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To check if two ratios are equivalent, you can cross-multiply and see if the products are equal.

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What is the ratio of 10 to 5 expressed in simplest form?

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The ratio of 10 to 5 expressed in simplest form is 2:1.