Ratios and Equivalent Ratio Word Problems

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What is a ratio?

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

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How can a ratio be expressed?

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A ratio can be expressed in three ways: as a fraction (3/4), with a colon (3:4), or in words (3 to 4).

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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 (e.g., 2:4 is equivalent to 1:2).

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How do you simplify a ratio?

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To simplify a ratio, divide both terms by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify 4:12, divide both by 4 to get 1:3.

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What is the ratio of wins to losses for a team with 16 wins and 12 losses?

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4:3

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If Carl spends $5 on movies for every $15 on video games, how much does he spend on movies if he spends $60 on video games?

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$20

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What is the simplest form of the ratio of 4 cookies to 12 cupcakes?

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1:3

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Which of the following is NOT a way to write a ratio: 3=4, 3:4, 3/4, 3 to 4?

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3=4 is NOT a way to write a ratio.

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What is the first step to solve a ratio word problem?

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Identify the quantities being compared and write the ratio.

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How do you find an equivalent ratio?

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To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.