Equivalent Ratios

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What is an equivalent ratio?

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Two or more ratios with the same values.

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If the ratio of apples to oranges is 3:2, what is an equivalent ratio?

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6:4

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What does it mean if two ratios are equivalent?

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They represent the same relationship between quantities.

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If there are 12 apples and 8 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges in simplest form?

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3:2

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How can you find an equivalent ratio?

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By multiplying or dividing both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number.

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Tomatoes and cucumbers were planted in a vegetable garden in the ratio of 4:1. If there are 7 cucumber plants, how many tomato plants are there?

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28

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Mason went on a fishing trip. He hooked 1 bass for every 2 catfish he caught. How many bass did he catch if he caught 14 catfish?

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7 fish

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What is the missing number in the ratio table if the ratio is 3:7 and the first number is 9?

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21

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour for every 3 cups of sugar, how many cups of flour are needed for 9 cups of sugar?

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6 cups of flour.

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What is the ratio of 15 to 25 in simplest form?

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3:5