Comparing Equivalent Ratios

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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What does it mean for ratios to be equivalent?

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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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How can you determine if two ratios are equivalent?

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

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What is the simplified form of the ratio 20:25?

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The simplified form of the ratio 20:25 is 4:5.

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Which of the following ratios is equivalent to 3:4? 6:8, 12:14, 4:3, 20:15

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6:8 is equivalent to 3:4.

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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, 3:6 simplifies to 1:2, so they are equivalent.

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What is the ratio of 10 to 15 simplified?

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The simplified ratio of 10 to 15 is 2:3.

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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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The ratio of flour to sugar is 2:3.