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 simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 8:12, divide both by 4 to get 2:3.

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What is the ratio of baskets made to total baskets if Michael made 12 out of 18 free throws?

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The ratio is 2:3.

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If a snack mixture contains 5 walnuts, 4 hazelnuts, and 10 peanuts, what is the ratio of walnuts, hazelnuts, and peanuts to peanuts?

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The ratio is 19:10.

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Which of the following ratios are NOT equivalent to 5:6? 10:12, 15:18, 16:20, 20:24

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16:20 is NOT equivalent to 5:6.

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What is the simplified ratio of hot dogs to cheeseburgers if there are 2 hot dogs and 4 cheeseburgers?

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The simplified ratio is 1:2.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 12:20?

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3:5 is equivalent to 12:20.

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What is the first step in finding equivalent ratios?

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The first step is to multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:4, how many boys are there if there are 28 students in total?

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There are 12 boys.

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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It means they represent the same proportion or relationship between the quantities.