Ratios and Equivalent Ratios

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What is a Ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

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What is an Equivalent Ratio?

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Equivalent ratios are ratios that express the same relationship between numbers, even if the numbers themselves are different.

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If there are 5 school apps and 3 game apps, what is the ratio of school apps to game apps?

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5 to 3

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The local Rec League orders 8 soccer balls for every 12 students. How many soccer balls would they order for 48 students?

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32 soccer balls

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What is the ratio of green marbles to yellow marbles if there are 3 green marbles and 1 yellow marble?

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3 to 1

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How do you simplify the ratio 8:12?

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By dividing both sides by 4, it simplifies to 2:3.

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What is the price per ticket if 4 concert tickets cost $252?

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$63.00

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

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2 to 3

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How can you find an equivalent ratio to 4:6?

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By multiplying or dividing both terms by the same number, e.g., 2:3.

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What is the ratio of boys to girls in a class of 10 boys and 15 girls?

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2 to 3