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 the relative size of one quantity to another, often expressed as 'a:b'.

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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 divisor (GCD).

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What does equivalent ratios mean?

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Equivalent ratios are two or more ratios that represent the same relationship between quantities.

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If the ratio of cookies to cupcakes is 1:3, how many cupcakes are there if there are 4 cookies?

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There are 12 cupcakes.

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What is the ratio of wins to losses if a team has 16 wins and 12 losses?

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The ratio of wins to losses is 4:3.

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If Carl spends $5 on movies for every $15 on video games, what is the ratio of movies to video games?

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The ratio of movies to video games is 1:3.

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How do you find the total number of people in one row if there are 42 people in 2 rows?

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Divide the total number of people by the number of rows: 42 ÷ 2 = 21.

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In a recipe, if the ratio of milk to flour is 2:3, how much flour do you need for 8 cups of milk?

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You need 12 cups of flour.

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What is the simplest form of the ratio 4:12?

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The simplest form is 1:3.

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If a recipe requires 2 cups of sugar for every 5 cups of flour, what is the ratio of sugar to flour?

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The ratio of sugar to flour is 2:5.