Equivalent Ratios

Equivalent Ratios

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Mathematics

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an equivalent ratio?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify a ratio?

Back

To simplify a ratio, divide both terms of the ratio by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, to simplify the ratio 20:25, divide both by 5 to get 4:5.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to make 4 cookies, how many cups of flour are needed for 12 cookies?

Back

6 cups of flour. (The ratio is 2:4, which simplifies to 1:2. For 12 cookies, you need 6 cups of flour.)

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

3 to 5. (Divide both terms by 5.)

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If there are 10 apples and 15 oranges, what is the ratio of apples to oranges?

Back

2 to 3. (Divide both terms by 5.)

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find an equivalent ratio?

Back

To find an equivalent ratio, multiply or divide both terms of the ratio by the same non-zero number. For example, for the ratio 3:4, multiplying both by 2 gives 6:8.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between ratios and fractions?

Back

Ratios can be expressed as fractions. For example, the ratio 3:4 can be written as the fraction 3/4.

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