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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Write the ratio 24 players to 3 teams as a fraction in simplest form.

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8/1

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What is the simplified ratio of 4 hot dogs to 8 cheeseburgers?

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1:2

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

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6:8

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Find one equivalent ratio for 15:30 using division.

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5:10

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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

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What is the ratio of 10 apples to 5 oranges in simplest form?

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2:1

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

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2:3

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How can you find equivalent ratios using multiplication?

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You can find equivalent ratios by multiplying both terms of a ratio by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 2:3 by 2 gives 4:6.