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 can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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To determine if two ratios are equivalent, you can cross-multiply the terms. If the cross-products are equal, the ratios are equivalent.

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What is the ratio of 3 to 6?

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The ratio of 3 to 6 can be simplified to 1:2, which is an equivalent ratio.

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Are the ratios 4:8 and 2:5 equivalent?

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No, the ratios 4:8 and 2:5 are not equivalent.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and 4 cups of sugar, what is the equivalent ratio of flour to sugar?

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The equivalent ratio of flour to sugar is 1:2.

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What does it mean if two ratios are not equivalent?

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If two ratios are not equivalent, it means they do not represent the same relationship between the two quantities.

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Are the ratios 6:12 and 3:6 equivalent?

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Yes, the ratios 6:12 and 3:6 are equivalent.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 10:15?

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The simplest form of the ratio 10:15 is 2:3.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3, what is the equivalent ratio if there are 10 boys?

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If there are 10 boys, the equivalent ratio of boys to girls is 10:6.

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Can you give an example of equivalent ratios using fractions?

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Yes, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent ratios.