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, the ratios 1:2 and 2:4 are equivalent.

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How do you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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

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No, they are not equivalent.

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If Mrs. Shelly paid $3 for 6 muffins, what is the cost per muffin?

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The cost per muffin is $0.50.

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If Mrs. Kloske paid $9 for 18 muffins, what is the cost per muffin?

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The cost per muffin is $0.50.

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Are the ratios 3:6 and 1:2 equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent.

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What is the missing number in the ratio 2:__ = 4:8?

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The missing number is 4.

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Are the ratios 2:3 and 8:12 equivalent?

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Yes, they are equivalent.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 16 in simplest form?

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

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

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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.