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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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?

Back

Yes, they are equivalent ratios.

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Which ratio is equivalent to 5 to 4?

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25 to 20 is equivalent to 5 to 4.

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What is the method to find equivalent ratios?

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

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Which ratio is equivalent to 3:4?

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6:8 is equivalent to 3:4.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to 3 cups of sugar, what is an equivalent ratio using 4 cups of flour?

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An equivalent ratio would be 4 cups of flour to 6 cups of sugar.

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Are the ratios $15 for 5 pairs of socks and $25 for 10 pairs of socks equivalent?

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No, they are not equivalent.

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What is the ratio of 12 to 16 in simplest form?

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The simplest form of the ratio 12 to 16 is 3 to 4.